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HG61 OVV

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,674 mi
Last recorded133,674 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 OVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 133,674 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 133,674 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 122,682 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 122,666 miles

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

Nearside Front brake giving a lower reading than offside front brake.n/s 210kgs o/s 320kgs

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 104,381 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 101,773 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 101,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 99,126 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 99,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,325 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,986 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 80,986 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 49,072 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

n/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 6,734 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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HG61 OVV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG61 OVV, 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 HG61 OVV registered?

HG61 OVV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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