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LO11 TZB

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,912 mi
Last recorded115,912 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 TZB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 115,912 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 1 May 2025 113,083 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 113,083 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 113,082 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

handbrake performance poor.

Pass 12 Dec 2023 111,392 miles

Offside Front damage to bumper and bonnet

Fail 11 Dec 2023 111,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front damage to bumper and bonnet

Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,373 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,801 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 96,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material loose. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,017 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 91,017 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,837 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,431 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 74,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,673 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 46,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn out on edges

crack in front screen

front and rear brake pad sensors incorrectly fitted

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 TZB is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TZB, 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 LO11 TZB registered?

LO11 TZB is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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