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HJ11 ZHG

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,356 mi
Last recorded63,356 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 ZHG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 63,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 57,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,301 miles

Air conditioning condenser broken

Fail 11 Mar 2024 54,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Air conditioning condenser broken

Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,689 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight play in nearside front lower and offside front lower frontward suspension arm bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2023 50,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight play in nearside front lower and offside front lower frontward suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack open in between tread pattern

engine covers fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,877 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,699 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,512 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,933 miles

Brbs are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,583 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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HJ11 ZHG is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJ11 ZHG, 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 HJ11 ZHG registered?

HJ11 ZHG is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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