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LM11 KYU

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,128 mi
Last recorded158,128 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 158,128 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 154,453 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 154,452 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))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,936 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 147,931 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 141,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 132,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 132,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 121,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,988 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,194 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

emissions too low to register

Pass 3 Oct 2015 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2014 68,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,529 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 KYU 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 73.7%.

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 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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

LM11 KYU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is LM11 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM11 KYU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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