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LR61 OSJ

2011 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,811 mi
Last recorded51,811 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 OSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 51,811 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 51,808 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 47,106 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 38,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,873 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 33,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake/wheel part siezed

Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Run flat tyres fitted to front axle, non run flat tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,427 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 24,686 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

o/s/f & n/s/f wipers smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,064 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 14,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyres are wider than rear tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,784 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

top cover & undertray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 10,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

top cover & undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 8,387 miles

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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LR61 OSJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR61 OSJ, 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 LR61 OSJ registered?

LR61 OSJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is LR61 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 OSJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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