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LC11 UML

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,117 mi
Last recorded117,117 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 UML
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 117,117 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,642 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,520 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2024 104,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,069 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,753 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 68,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,819 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,429 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,685 miles

no smoke detected on emission test

Fail 23 Dec 2015 47,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,667 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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LC11 UML is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UML, 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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LC11 UML is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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