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NA61 NSF

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,678 mi
Last recorded77,678 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA61 NSF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 77,678 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 76,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 73,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner and outer side off the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face off the brake disc slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2023 73,338 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner and outer side off the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face off the brake disc slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,929 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 50,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 44,214 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 44,209 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,653 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 31,607 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,541 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,413 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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NA61 NSF is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA61 NSF, 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 NA61 NSF registered?

NA61 NSF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is NA61 NSF safe to buy?

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