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LM02 BON

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,947 mi
Last recorded106,947 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 BON
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,947 miles

Nearside Front brake flex hose cable tied to suspension

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 101,739 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,802 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 91,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 90,849 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,473 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,054 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower. (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear. (3.5.1i)

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,116 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 43,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,759 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a nail

Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,132 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 20,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LM02 BON is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM02 BON, 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 LM02 BON registered?

LM02 BON is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LM02 BON safe to buy?

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