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J31 EXB

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 EXB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,699 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing edges

Fail 29 Oct 2025 95,478 miles

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

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing edges

Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,422 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,794 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

osr tyre on limit

Fail 29 Oct 2021 68,779 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on edges

osr tyre on limit

rear pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,605 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,144 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 40,035 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,029 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,842 miles

Diesel emissions to clean to test

Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,267 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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J31 EXB 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 86.7%.

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 J31 EXB, 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 J31 EXB registered?

J31 EXB is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is J31 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 EXB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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