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LS61 MHJ

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,244 mi
Last recorded102,244 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 MHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 99,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,745 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,192 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,634 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 19 Jan 2021 82,973 miles

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,972 miles

Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front both windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake efficiency below requirements rear service brake efficiency below requirement (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear nearside brake discs corroded pitted scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear nearside brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,868 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 62,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,916 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge- close to chords also tread perished and has a 1cm cut to chords.

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge- close to chords also tread perished

Fail 31 Mar 2016 48,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge- close to chords also tread perished and has a 1cm cut to chords.

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge- close to chords also tread perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,517 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre and also couple of cuts on treads but not deep to cords

Nail in offside rear tyre and also couple of cuts on treads but not deep to cords

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

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 MHJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LS61 MHJ, 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 LS61 MHJ registered?

LS61 MHJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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