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JG11 NNN

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,003 mi
Last recorded129,003 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG11 NNN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 129,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 128,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure almost full circumference of inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,268 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 119,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,810 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges & cracking on tread area

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 54,956 miles

Engine covers and under try fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 46,740 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,718 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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JG11 NNN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JG11 NNN, 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 JG11 NNN registered?

JG11 NNN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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