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LO11 PYH

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,562 mi
Last recorded106,562 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 PYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 106,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,395 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,395 miles

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,409 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 72,874 miles

Offside Front Fog light condensation.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 72,874 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH HEAD LAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light condensation.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,077 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 58,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2 x front brake disc lipped/worn

brake pad wear indicator warning lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,257 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,005 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in sidewall dangerous (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,722 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,118 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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LO11 PYH 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 71.4%.

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 LO11 PYH, 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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LO11 PYH is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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