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M7 OAP

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,082 mi
Last recorded121,082 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 OAP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 121,082 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 21 Oct 2024 116,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 110,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,400 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 94,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,868 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,155 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,259 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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M7 OAP is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M7 OAP, 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 M7 OAP registered?

M7 OAP is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is M7 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 OAP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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