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HV61 EWB

2011 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,707 mi
Last recorded73,707 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 EWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 73,707 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid to flexi (Both) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 73,687 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified centre piece (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 66,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,104 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 64,103 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides. worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2021 64,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 57,871 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2020 57,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,443 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,527 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HV61 EWB is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV61 EWB, 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 HV61 EWB registered?

HV61 EWB is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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