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LM61 PFF

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,067 mi
Last recorded115,067 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 PFF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 115,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,244 miles

hand brake works but poor

all four tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 83,013 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,834 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside, rear, lower hub bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,818 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 66,803 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,962 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 39,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,058 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 34,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,927 miles

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

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

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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LM61 PFF 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 LM61 PFF, 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 LM61 PFF registered?

LM61 PFF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is LM61 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 PFF 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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