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MA61 DZW

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,305 mi
Last recorded175,305 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 DZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 175,305 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 175,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 172,875 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 172,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 167,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to wear lead (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 167,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to wear lead (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 148,006 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 148,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 130,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 124,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 119,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,286 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate broken but unlikely to be misread

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,152 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate broken but unlikely to be misread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,202 miles

Advise front nearside foglamp is cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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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MA61 DZW is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MA61 DZW, 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 MA61 DZW registered?

MA61 DZW is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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