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LL61 LVE

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,202 mi
Last recorded131,202 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 LVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 131,202 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,060 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 123,058 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 110,392 miles

Nearside headlight has condensation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,524 miles

Condensation noted in nearside front headlight

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,855 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight condensated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,814 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,372 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,256 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,683 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,133 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,617 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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LL61 LVE is a 2011 BMW 120 in White 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 LL61 LVE, 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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LL61 LVE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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