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MV11 TPF

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,727 mi
Last recorded89,727 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 TPF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 89,727 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 68,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 64,839 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 64,619 miles

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

Nearside Front ***unable to check wheel bearing for play etc due to brake bind***

Pass 10 Dec 2021 59,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,461 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 58,654 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 Jun 2019 52,829 miles

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,830 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 42,830 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 31,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 30,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 22,427 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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MV11 TPF is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MV11 TPF, 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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MV11 TPF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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