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GK11 OSU

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,872 mi
Last recorded135,872 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 OSU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 135,872 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2025 135,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 125,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 113,088 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,769 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,251 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & worn on edge close to cord ()

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,687 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads / worn on edge very close to cord advise replace asap

Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,588 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge /cracking in tread

Pass 17 Dec 2013 14,414 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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GK11 OSU is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue 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 GK11 OSU, 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 GK11 OSU registered?

GK11 OSU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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