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FV61 WRN

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,117 mi
Last recorded137,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 WRN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 137,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 126,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner part of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner part of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underneath trays fitted front to rear

Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,057 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2022 110,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,886 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,841 miles

slight damage to front under sheild

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,274 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,979 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,336 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 55,142 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 37,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 37,553 miles

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

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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FV61 WRN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV61 WRN, 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 FV61 WRN registered?

FV61 WRN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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