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LC61 MVS

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 MVS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 74,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 65,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,272 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,690 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 47,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 42,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 36,833 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 36,833 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,680 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,254 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,100 miles

The majority of the vehicles underside,is covered by plastic trims,making it hard to inspect certain 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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LC61 MVS 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 LC61 MVS, 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 LC61 MVS?

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What year was LC61 MVS registered?

LC61 MVS is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is LC61 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 MVS 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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