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FV60 ZZL

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,223 mi
Last recorded126,223 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 ZZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 126,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2023 116,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 105,597 miles

Nearside handbrake cable swollen

sun strip fitted on top of screen in swept area

Fail 16 Aug 2022 105,597 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside handbrake cable swollen

sun strip fitted on top of screen in swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,831 miles

Front tyres cracked all the way round in tread pattern

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 96,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres cracked all the way round in tread pattern

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 92,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 90,944 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 87,643 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2017 81,843 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 81,843 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 72,140 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to detect emmisions [too clean]

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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FV60 ZZL is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,376 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV60 ZZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV60 ZZL registered?

FV60 ZZL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 6 January 2011.

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