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HV61 UTB

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,879 mi
Last recorded162,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 UTB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 162,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 153,883 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 145,490 miles

Front both front tyres starting to wear on sides of tread

Pass 13 Jun 2022 137,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 119,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 119,714 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 107,449 miles

Nearside Front Worn on outer edge

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 26 Aug 2019 102,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damage not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,278 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than others (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,975 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,293 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 60,293 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,645 miles

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

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 UTB 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 80%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

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

Is HV61 UTB safe to buy?

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