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MJS 1M

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,087 mi
Last recorded172,087 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJS 1M
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 172,087 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 170,437 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front car front suspen arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 170,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front car front suspen arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 161,556 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2022 152,211 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 152,209 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 148,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 148,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 147,804 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 147,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,182 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 68,708 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outside shoulders. advise check/adjust tracking

Fail 3 Mar 2014 27,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MJS 1M 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 70.6%.

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 MJS 1M, 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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MJS 1M is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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