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GL11 RYH

2011 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,483 mi
Last recorded66,483 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 RYH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,483 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 66,483 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 59,287 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,103 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 51,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front screen washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,336 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 49,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,737 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,789 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 37,789 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,058 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,355 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 19,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 12,850 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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GL11 RYH is a 2011 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 49,145 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL11 RYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL11 RYH registered?

GL11 RYH is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is GL11 RYH safe to buy?

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