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MA11 EGV

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,032 mi
Last recorded162,032 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 EGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 162,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 158,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 148,340 miles

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

chip windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,969 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 119,969 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,117 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside getting low (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2021 99,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside getting low (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,086 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 82,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,377 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,247 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,619 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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MA11 EGV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA11 EGV, 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 MA11 EGV registered?

MA11 EGV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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