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GL11 PZK

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,776 mi
Last recorded94,776 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,776 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 94,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,406 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 86,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside/offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected caliper spring missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 67,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,048 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,745 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,126 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,418 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

both front tyres starting to wear on edges and perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,238 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 PZK 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 87.5%.

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 PZK, 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 PZK registered?

GL11 PZK is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GL11 PZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 PZK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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