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JW05 MCA

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,913 mi
Last recorded90,913 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 MCA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,738 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 77,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,977 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,859 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 31 May 2019 44,175 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 36,718 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,886 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,392 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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JW05 MCA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue 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 JW05 MCA, 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 JW05 MCA registered?

JW05 MCA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is JW05 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW05 MCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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