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J23 HNB

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 HNB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 108,169 miles

park brake low

Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,402 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 7 Mar 2025 100,395 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Feb 2024 92,584 miles

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

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

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

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

both front non gen shockers running close to inner tyre wall

engine covers and under ctrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 23 Feb 2024 92,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front non gen shockers running close to inner tyre wall

engine covers and under ctrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,109 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER COVER DETACHED

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER COVER DETACHED

Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,614 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,087 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,006 miles

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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J23 HNB is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J23 HNB, 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 J23 HNB registered?

J23 HNB is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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