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VK11 ZWB

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,362 mi
Last recorded100,362 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 ZWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 100,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,462 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 2 Apr 2022 81,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 77,810 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,510 miles

Front Under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Front Windscreen has chip

Fail 7 Mar 2020 74,360 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Front Windscreen has chip

Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 61,108 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 61,104 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 44,269 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,909 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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VK11 ZWB is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK11 ZWB, 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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VK11 ZWB is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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