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LG61 UBJ

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,020 mi
Last recorded168,020 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 UBJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 168,020 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 168,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Covered In Oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Covered In Oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 158,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 153,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 145,813 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 138,398 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,019 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 131,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 114,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,290 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,022 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LG61 UBJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG61 UBJ, 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 LG61 UBJ registered?

LG61 UBJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is LG61 UBJ safe to buy?

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