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LV61 CMU

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,576 mi
Last recorded116,576 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 CMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 116,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 46,752 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 46,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 41,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,024 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 31,024 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,963 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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LV61 CMU is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV61 CMU, 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 LV61 CMU registered?

LV61 CMU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LV61 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 CMU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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