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HV11 NHZ

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,077 mi
Last recorded156,077 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 NHZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 156,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm of tread measured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 156,071 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm of tread measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 146,781 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 142,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 137,434 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 134,012 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 133,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 129,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread inside edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 114,438 miles

Engine whine possibly from a pulley bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,797 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,958 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 92,958 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,690 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,550 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 59,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,801 miles

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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HV11 NHZ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV11 NHZ, 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 HV11 NHZ registered?

HV11 NHZ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is HV11 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 NHZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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