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AO61 GWG

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,067 mi
Last recorded85,067 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 GWG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 85,067 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 85,057 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view casing missing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 1.7mm legal limit is 1.6mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and tyre is 1.7mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 72,663 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2023 62,427 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 58,171 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front and rear.

Offside Front Tyre is perished and worn low around the outer edges of the tread.

The off side and near side rear tyres are worn low in the centre of the tread area.

Pass 12 May 2021 53,116 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,600 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,694 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,311 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edges.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 11,658 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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AO61 GWG is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO61 GWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 GWG registered?

AO61 GWG is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is AO61 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 GWG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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