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JL06 BED

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,471 mi
Last recorded72,471 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL06 BED
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 72,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,452 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 70,451 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position do not drive (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,114 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 65,808 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,223 miles

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

all hazard lamps flashing quickly but at an acceptable limit

Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,683 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 41,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JL06 BED is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JL06 BED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL06 BED registered?

JL06 BED is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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The MOT history for JL06 BED shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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