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LV11 NTL

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,496 mi
Last recorded139,496 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 NTL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 139,496 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 139,446 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,399 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hung from mirror ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 105,339 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted securing spring (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 100,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 90,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 90,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,105 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,300 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,367 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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LV11 NTL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV11 NTL, 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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LV11 NTL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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