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LC11 SZN

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,556 mi
Last recorded52,556 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 SZN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 52,556 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 49,627 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 46,271 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 46,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking/perishing deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front and rear pitted, scored or surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on 1.6mm, needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 43,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 6 Oct 2021 39,615 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,125 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 35,125 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,268 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 25,764 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,330 miles

Nearside Rear pad sensor insecure touching driveshaft

eml light on

Fail 21 Aug 2015 20,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smearing

rear pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing

rear pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,753 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,246 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)

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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LC11 SZN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC11 SZN, 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 LC11 SZN registered?

LC11 SZN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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