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MV60 BHY

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,141 mi
Last recorded147,141 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 BHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 147,141 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly inner/outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2024 136,213 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 130,671 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 130,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 115,377 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 115,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 113,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,095 miles

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

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,202 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn inside edge

offside front tyre slightly worn inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,086 miles

offside front tyre, inner side wall slight split

vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre, inner side wall slight split

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,762 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 62,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,420 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 51,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,316 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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MV60 BHY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV60 BHY, 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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MV60 BHY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 February 2011.

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