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GJ61 GVP

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,684 mi
Last recorded62,684 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 GVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 62,684 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 62,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,077 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 57,375 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,595 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 56,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,362 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,284 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,321 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GJ61 GVP is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ61 GVP, 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 GJ61 GVP registered?

GJ61 GVP is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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