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N200 VJN

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,688 mi
Last recorded53,688 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 VJN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,688 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 41,542 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 30,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 16,744 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 16,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 16,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 16,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,099 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,456 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,399 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,459 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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N200 VJN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N200 VJN, 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 N200 VJN registered?

N200 VJN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is N200 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N200 VJN shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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