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LW54 TOM

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW54 TOM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 108,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 155,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 155,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated - To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated - To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight travel in park brake lever

Pass 15 Aug 2025 101,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 150,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath

Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,784 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 145,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe has general corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2023 86,831 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 86,730 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 139,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,943 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,689 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 121,728 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 121,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,960 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 108,960 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,243 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 32,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror loose but not insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,256 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,553 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,266 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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LW54 TOM is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LW54 TOM, 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 LW54 TOM registered?

LW54 TOM is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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