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ML61 ETY

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,249 mi
Last recorded92,249 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 ETY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 92,249 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Sep 2024 89,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Park Brake performance poor

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 89,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Park Brake performance poor

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,728 miles

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))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,966 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 81,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 76,938 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,115 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front shockabsorber dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2019 71,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front shockabsorber dust covers are deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2019 71,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front shockabsorber dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2019 66,736 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,196 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 50,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,801 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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ML61 ETY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML61 ETY, 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 ML61 ETY registered?

ML61 ETY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is ML61 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 ETY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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