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J6 DOA

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,689 mi
Last recorded55,689 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 DOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 55,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 55,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 55,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure fixings missing and attachment brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre clearly contacting wheel arch during use (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre clearly contacting wheel arch during use (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,304 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,029 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 30,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,507 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J6 DOA is a 2011 BMW 120 in White 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 J6 DOA, 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 J6 DOA registered?

J6 DOA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is J6 DOA safe to buy?

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