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G18 DED

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,488 mi
Last recorded107,488 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 DED
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,548 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 99,548 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Both Rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall beginning to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Windscreen washers have only just met the requirements

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,979 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 69,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,757 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,901 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 26,901 miles

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

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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G18 DED is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black 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 G18 DED, 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 G18 DED registered?

G18 DED is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is G18 DED safe to buy?

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