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LR11 EWH

2011 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,034 mi
Last recorded105,034 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 EWH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 105,034 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 105,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,021 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 96,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 96,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,612 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 86,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,334 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,334 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retainer missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,558 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,669 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,625 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre showing cracks through tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre showing cracks through tread

Offside Rear diff driveshaft oil seal slight leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 42,377 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 perishing.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,411 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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LR11 EWH is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR11 EWH, 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 LR11 EWH registered?

LR11 EWH is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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