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LR61 ZFG

2011 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,405 mi
Last recorded101,405 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 101,405 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 94,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 88,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,135 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 83,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 78,285 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 78,285 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 70,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,250 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 57,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,636 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,368 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 46,368 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ZFG is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

LR61 ZFG is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is LR61 ZFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 ZFG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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