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LR11 WVF

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,619 mi
Last recorded155,619 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 WVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 155,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 146,025 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 146,022 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 129,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,477 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,975 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and / or under body components

Fail 20 Jan 2021 104,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and / or under body components

vehicle under tray damaged and hanging down at the n/s/f

Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,938 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 88,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 74,754 miles

both front & n/s/r tyres slightly cracked in treads

Pass 8 May 2017 52,571 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre replaced with a non runflat type.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,063 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 WVF is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVF, 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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LR11 WVF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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