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MJ11 PKZ

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,258 mi
Last recorded177,258 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 PKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 177,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear number plate light dim advise replacement

Fail 16 Dec 2025 177,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear number plate light dim advise replacement

Pass 20 Dec 2024 168,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp light output deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2024 168,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp light output deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 159,339 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing at edges

Fail 12 Dec 2023 159,314 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing at edges

Pass 16 Jun 2022 152,740 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertray restricting inspection of testable items

Pass 15 Jun 2021 141,437 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 141,437 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring carrier ( hub support ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 12 Jun 2020 127,009 miles

Protective undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 124,115 miles

Front brake discs - ridged/worn

Fail 22 Nov 2017 123,944 miles

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

Front brake discs - ridged/worn

Front tyres -uneven wear on edges

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,520 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 107,241 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 107,240 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyre close to limit 225/45x17 runflat

front and rear brake discs heavy surface corrosion

nearside front tyre bold on both edges 205/50x17 runflat

offside front tyre outer edge 205/50x17 run flat

Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2014 91,858 miles

Nearside 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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MJ11 PKZ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ11 PKZ, 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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MJ11 PKZ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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