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HV11 ZNJ

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,996 mi
Last recorded89,996 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 ZNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 89,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

parking brake efficiency, requirements only just met

Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,891 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,850 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,235 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front number plate in poor condition.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Rear tyres getting close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,830 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to limit, need changing now

trims fitted to outersills

trims fitted to undersides

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 ZNJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HV11 ZNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV11 ZNJ registered?

HV11 ZNJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is HV11 ZNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 ZNJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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