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2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,096 mi
Last recorded113,096 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 WLU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,096 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 113,096 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 103,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 98,033 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 92,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear calliper retaining clip missing

Fail 11 Mar 2022 92,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear calliper retaining clip missing

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 88,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very badly worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,080 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 71,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,247 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 67,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,037 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

front wipers a little smeary

Fail 1 Feb 2016 59,996 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)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

front wipers a little smeary

Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under vehicle protection fitted obstructing some testable items

Fail 3 Feb 2015 52,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under vehicle protection fitted obstructing some testable items

Fail 27 Jan 2014 43,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LP60 WLU is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LP60 WLU, 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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LP60 WLU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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