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LT61 TWJ

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 TWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 131,268 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.6mm recommend attention** (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake light stays on

Fail 11 Sep 2025 131,268 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.6mm recommend attention** (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake light stays on

Pass 25 Sep 2024 117,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bolding on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 109,381 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bolding on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,614 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 101,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,441 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,075 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,082 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,919 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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LT61 TWJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LT61 TWJ, 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 LT61 TWJ registered?

LT61 TWJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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