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LV61 XRC

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,060 mi
Last recorded97,060 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 XRC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 97,060 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2025 90,693 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 81,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 71,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,365 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 62,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,301 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,301 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,462 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XRC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

LV61 XRC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is LV61 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 XRC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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