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LX11 OBL

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,475 mi
Last recorded108,475 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 OBL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 100,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,784 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 81,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 64,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall, Outer Sidewall has Deep Cut Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,948 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 49,948 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,190 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

Fail 25 Feb 2017 41,190 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,654 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between treads around circumference of the tyre.

Offside Front Tyre cracking between treads around circumference of the tyre.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 21,667 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 13,283 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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LX11 OBL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX11 OBL, 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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LX11 OBL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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