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NJ11 DBO

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,369 mi
Last recorded68,369 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 DBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 68,369 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,748 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 53,379 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,814 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2021 48,058 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,189 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,189 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges almost to cords

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,565 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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NJ11 DBO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NJ11 DBO, 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 NJ11 DBO registered?

NJ11 DBO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is NJ11 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ11 DBO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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