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LX61 UDY

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,884 mi
Last recorded81,884 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 UDY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 81,884 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 81,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 78,011 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 74,107 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 74,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,718 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 69,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,626 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly worn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 49,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 30,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 19,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 14,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LX61 UDY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX61 UDY, 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 LX61 UDY registered?

LX61 UDY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is LX61 UDY safe to buy?

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