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LR61 OSA

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,875 mi
Last recorded68,875 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 OSA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 68,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 59,791 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms warning on - advise due to 2012 rule

Fail 6 Jan 2025 59,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms warning on - advise due to 2012 rule

Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,127 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 50,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 45,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge little low 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,896 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,155 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 23,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 17,183 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES TREAD DETERIATION

Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,264 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 12,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LR61 OSA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR61 OSA, 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 LR61 OSA registered?

LR61 OSA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is LR61 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 OSA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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