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HY11 JNX

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,599 mi
Last recorded182,599 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 JNX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 182,599 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 182,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 170,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 170,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 168,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,568 miles

Chuffing from engine possible injector

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 158,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 151,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect **borderline** (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 136,349 miles

Large portions of dirt stuck between exhaust and under trays

vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Fail 22 May 2019 136,348 miles

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

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

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

Large portions of dirt stuck between exhaust and under trays

vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,794 miles

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

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,713 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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HY11 JNX is a 2011 BMW 120 in White 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 HY11 JNX, 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 HY11 JNX registered?

HY11 JNX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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