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MF61 DGU

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,925 mi
Last recorded101,925 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 DGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 101,925 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 101,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 79,664 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 79,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,330 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 76,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has been subjected to excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,887 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,813 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,343 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,152 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,427 miles

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

o/s rear brakes binding slightly

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2017 49,209 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

o/s rear brakes binding slightly

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,283 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,798 miles

both front tyres heavy wear on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,047 miles

Advise both front tyres cracking and wearing on edges

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 DGU 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 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 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

MF61 DGU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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