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HV61 LUA

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,861 mi
Last recorded176,861 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LUA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 176,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 169,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 165,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 149,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 129,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has a crack around the anti vibration rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,876 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system: wiring fouling driveshaft - refitted to clips

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,800 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly & juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,734 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged, but not showing white light (1.2.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Very close to 10mm limit (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 68,734 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged, but not showing white light (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Very close to 10mm limit (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,553 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,094 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,697 miles

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 LUA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black 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 HV61 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

HV61 LUA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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