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H24 MGN

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,068 mi
Last recorded145,068 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 MGN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 145,068 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 142,504 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 138,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 138,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 132,242 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 132,242 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 124,097 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 124,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides right on the edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides right on the edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,586 miles

exhaust flex deteriorating

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front brakes imbalanced

nearside front wheel and tyre damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

slight weep nearside rear shocker

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,210 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,218 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,828 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,396 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,440 miles

emissions too clean to test

uerside of car covered in plastic trays

Fail 23 Nov 2015 47,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too clean to test

uerside of car covered in plastic trays

Fail 11 Nov 2014 37,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

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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H24 MGN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H24 MGN, 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 H24 MGN registered?

H24 MGN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is H24 MGN safe to buy?

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