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MA61 HZV

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,617 mi
Last recorded119,617 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 HZV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 119,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 117,623 miles

park brake only just met efficiency

Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,847 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 100,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 95,963 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,143 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked but still visible

Offside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play

engine bay cover fitted

under body covers fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,571 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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MA61 HZV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MA61 HZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA61 HZV registered?

MA61 HZV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is MA61 HZV safe to buy?

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