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MJ61 KGA

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,656 mi
Last recorded116,656 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 KGA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 116,656 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel slightly long

Fail 11 Mar 2026 116,656 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both wrong kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal travel slightly long

Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,003 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

tpms light on

Fail 22 Jan 2025 103,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Jan 2024 86,447 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 60,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 50,497 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,822 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 31,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,686 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 16,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 16,547 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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MJ61 KGA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ61 KGA, 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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MJ61 KGA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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