CarVerify

Free Car Check

K88 MOW

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,838 mi
Last recorded98,838 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 MOW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 98,838 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,486 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 May 2024 86,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 80,804 miles

rear brake pads

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 23 May 2022 74,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 70,327 miles

chip on windscreen

Fail 11 May 2021 70,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

chip on windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,277 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,459 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,456 miles

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

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

emissions test carried out with no emissions detected

Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,456 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

emissions test carried out with no emissions detected

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,957 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K88 MOW 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 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K88 MOW, 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

How do I check the history of K88 MOW?

You can check the full history of K88 MOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K88 MOW registered?

K88 MOW is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is K88 MOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 MOW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K88 MOW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K88 MOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.