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R11 AYG

2021 BMW 120

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,686 mi
Last recorded52,686 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 12034,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 AYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 52,686 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 129,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 41,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

back seat folded and covered with stuff not allowing rear seatbelts to be checked

Fail 30 Jul 2025 41,337 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

back seat folded and covered with stuff not allowing rear seatbelts to be checked

Pass 13 Feb 2025 127,818 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 28,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 124,423 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,306 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 120,148 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 118,316 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 108,698 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,058 miles

Rear brake pad wear sensor wiring fault, light not on at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,790 miles

All discs slightly scored

Both front disc back plates insecure

Horn fault, working when retest carried out

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

Slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Fail 7 Nov 2017 80,790 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All discs slightly scored

Both front disc back plates insecure

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

Slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,798 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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R11 AYG is a 2021 BMW 120 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2021 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 34,140 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 R11 AYG, 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 5 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R11 AYG registered?

R11 AYG is a 2021 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2021.

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