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AP11 GZC

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,081 mi
Last recorded90,081 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 GZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,081 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 90,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 84,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,804 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 63,804 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,772 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,610 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,851 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 28,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,662 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,638 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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AP11 GZC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP11 GZC, 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 AP11 GZC registered?

AP11 GZC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2011.

Is AP11 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP11 GZC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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