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ML61 UKU

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,956 mi
Last recorded58,956 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 UKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 58,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four road wheels ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,863 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 57,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 53,283 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 48,639 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 48,254 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak excessive covered full underside of car requires cleaned and inspected ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower cross arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges of the tyre is low centre tread is 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 39,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,738 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,553 miles

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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 UKU is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ML61 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

ML61 UKU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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