2011 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · LR11 LHJ
2011 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 181,545 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,545 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LR11 LHJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 181,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR11 LHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 120 (LR11 LHJ) between February 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))”.
LR11 LHJ Mileage History
- 24/02/201465,798 mi
- 10/07/201469,555 mi+3,757 mi
- 12/01/201577,206 mi+7,651 mi
- 27/01/201682,320 mi+5,114 mi
- 01/10/201686,293 mi+3,973 mi
- 25/09/2017102,704 mi+16,411 mi
- 28/09/2018120,705 mi+18,001 mi
- 10/09/2019131,870 mi+11,165 mi
- 10/09/2019131,870 mi
- 16/09/2020140,435 mi+8,565 mi
- 30/09/2021150,578 mi+10,143 mi
- 28/09/2022158,860 mi+8,282 mi
- 07/10/2022158,963 mi+103 mi
- 21/09/2023167,702 mi+8,739 mi
- 30/08/2024176,007 mi+8,305 mi
- 07/08/2025177,319 mi+1,312 mi
- 03/08/2026181,545 mi+4,226 mi
Average of roughly 9,306 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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