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M16 BJA

2011 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,024 mi
Last recorded52,024 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 BJA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS lamp on dash

brake warning lamp on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2025 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 27,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 26,989 miles

Central 3rd brake light damaged

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 26,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central 3rd brake light damaged

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,943 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 21,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 19,827 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,104 miles

Central high level brake light is slightly damaged/ insecure

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valve stems have cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,084 miles

Central brake light lens slightly damaged/cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre very close to exposing cords on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre very close to exposing cords on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,267 miles

all tyres slight surface cracks

nsr tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

osr tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 7,832 miles

nsf tyre has slight surface cracks

osf tyre has slight surface cracks

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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M16 BJA is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 M16 BJA, 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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M16 BJA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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