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LG11 VAJ

2011 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,696 mi
Last recorded90,696 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 VAJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 90,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 90,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Part Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Are Worn To 3mm Of Tread Left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,581 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,822 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 76,296 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 62,481 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 62,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 47,651 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,853 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 16,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,972 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 24 Mar 2014 10,047 miles

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

Tyre Size 205/50 VR17 Bridgestone RFT N/S/F 4mm

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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LG11 VAJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG11 VAJ, 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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What year was LG11 VAJ registered?

LG11 VAJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LG11 VAJ safe to buy?

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