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LM11 DTZ

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,112 mi
Last recorded102,112 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 DTZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 102,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 99,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 99,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced FLICKERING (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 OF 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD WORN CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,438 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 96,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 95,964 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,540 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip /cracking close to limit (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip /cracking close to limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

red tpms lighrt up on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,133 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted covering some components

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 86,133 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertrays fitted covering some components

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,480 miles

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

covers fitted under dody

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,004 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,980 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,058 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,539 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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LM11 DTZ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LM11 DTZ, 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 LM11 DTZ registered?

LM11 DTZ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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