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LG61 UUS

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 113,646 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexi covered in shock absorber oil,

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x four, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule outer both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 113,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front brake flexi covered in shock absorber oil,

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x four, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule outer both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,884 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 107,884 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 104,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,626 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on shoulders.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder and starting to perish and crack between bands of tread pattern.

Piece of metal and deep gash in offside rear tyre tread but not deep enough to reach inner cords.

Tyre pressure monitor system waring lamp on.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,990 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge 205/50/17

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 67,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,681 miles

washers weak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,690 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,884 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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LG61 UUS is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black 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 LG61 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

LG61 UUS is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2011.

Is LG61 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 UUS 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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