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LT61 BVC

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,757 mi
Last recorded145,757 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 BVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 145,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 138,156 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 138,156 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 128,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,533 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 19 Oct 2020 121,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 100,227 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,950 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,599 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 66,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,062 miles

n/s/f kerb bead cut

Fail 19 Aug 2014 51,062 miles

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

n/s/f kerb bead cut

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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LT61 BVC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LT61 BVC, 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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LT61 BVC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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