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LS61 FXC

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,270 mi
Last recorded78,270 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 FXC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 78,270 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 78,236 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 73,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,771 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

o/s/f tyre not a run flat tyre (rest are run flats)

Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,958 miles

bonnet lock is por in operation repair or replace.

exhaust is rusty

r/n/s tyre is worn at inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,539 miles

THIS VEHICLE ENGINE NO IS N43V B20A E 81 82 87 88 MODEL OTHERWISE IT WILL FAIL THE VST EMMISION TEST

exhaust is rusty

rear tyres are worn to 3mm n/s and both are worn at inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,412 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2020 66,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 54,651 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,469 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,947 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,466 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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LS61 FXC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS61 FXC, 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 LS61 FXC registered?

LS61 FXC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is LS61 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 FXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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