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HJ61 MVF

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,386 mi
Last recorded106,386 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 MVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 106,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,002 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 104,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 104,647 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 104,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 89,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,381 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 84,204 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 77,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,119 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,106 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 66,040 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,330 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 48,330 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 47,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,964 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

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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HJ61 MVF is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ61 MVF, 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 HJ61 MVF registered?

HJ61 MVF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is HJ61 MVF safe to buy?

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