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FY61 LXC

2011 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,319 mi
Last recorded80,319 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LXC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,319 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 80,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,415 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,043 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 68,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,615 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,792 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 43,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,832 miles

rear pads

Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 33,020 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,934 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,415 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 22,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,861 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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FY61 LXC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FY61 LXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 LXC registered?

FY61 LXC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is FY61 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 LXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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