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GFZ 4781

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,964 mi
Last recorded117,964 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 4781
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 117,964 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bothside position lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 117,964 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bothside position lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bothsides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 106,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bothsides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 106,334 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bothsides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

handbrake readings only just met req's

Fail 19 Apr 2023 99,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

handbrake readings only just met req's

Pass 5 Apr 2022 92,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 92,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,034 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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GFZ 4781 is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFZ 4781, 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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What year was GFZ 4781 registered?

GFZ 4781 is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is GFZ 4781 safe to buy?

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