2011 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · BK11 LBU
2011 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 175,184 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
BK11 LBU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 175,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BK11 LBU Mileage History
- 03/02/201427,082 mi
- 12/02/201537,215 mi+10,133 mi
- 07/03/201645,776 mi+8,561 mi
- 03/03/201760,335 mi+14,559 mi
- 02/03/201872,608 mi+12,273 mi
- 28/08/201878,232 mi+5,624 mi
- 15/08/201994,355 mi+16,123 mi
- 13/08/2020110,014 mi+15,659 mi
- 29/07/2021120,884 mi+10,870 mi
- 30/07/2021120,890 mi+6 mi
- 16/08/2022134,720 mi+13,830 mi
- 17/08/2023148,220 mi+13,500 mi
- 23/08/2024158,598 mi+10,378 mi
- 26/08/2025170,294 mi+11,696 mi
- 04/09/2026175,110 mi+4,816 mi
- 11/09/2026175,184 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 11,752 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
BK11 LBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 120 (BK11 LBU) between February 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole rear silencer broken off from the middle box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed large section of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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