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H13 FLM

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,758 mi
Last recorded125,758 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 FLM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 125,758 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 125,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate the wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 116,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 112,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 112,182 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 109,117 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 104,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/18/ r,f,t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 91,331 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 82,519 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,908 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 68,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,897 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,704 miles

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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H13 FLM is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H13 FLM, 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 H13 FLM registered?

H13 FLM is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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