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GL11 PXE

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,981 mi
Last recorded125,981 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 PXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,981 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 125,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,981 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 100,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,322 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 93,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,262 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,215 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,424 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 40,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,855 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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GL11 PXE is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL11 PXE, 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 GL11 PXE registered?

GL11 PXE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is GL11 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 PXE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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