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FX61 LMM

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,156 mi
Last recorded116,156 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 LMM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 116,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2025 104,437 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dull

Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,830 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 90,829 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,143 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,324 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

the tyres whilst legal have reached the point where their replacement should be considered.

Fail 7 Sep 2019 70,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

the tyres whilst legal have reached the point where their replacement should be considered.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 52,678 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 52,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,990 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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FX61 LMM is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX61 LMM, 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 FX61 LMM registered?

FX61 LMM is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FX61 LMM safe to buy?

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