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HO02 CAL

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,070 mi
Last recorded98,070 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO02 CAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,070 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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,046 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,839 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 63,839 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,931 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 61,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 57,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 55,116 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 51,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 42,050 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,274 miles

Front wipers smearing but ok.

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 25,274 miles

Front wipers smearing but ok.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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HO02 CAL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HO02 CAL, 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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HO02 CAL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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