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MF61 CNV

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,047 mi
Last recorded176,047 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 CNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 176,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 171,377 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 171,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 156,647 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 156,647 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 147,566 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 147,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 137,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 132,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,914 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 123,502 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-tray covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Jan 2017 123,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted

Under-tray covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,504 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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MF61 CNV 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 73.3%.

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 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 MF61 CNV, 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 MF61 CNV registered?

MF61 CNV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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