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GL60 FDC

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,859 mi
Last recorded144,859 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 FDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 144,859 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 144,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 136,240 miles

Steering wheel cover moves without the steering wheel slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2025 136,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 125,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 114,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,297 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 107,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 100,350 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,131 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,184 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,318 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,320 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,197 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,358 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,327 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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GL60 FDC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL60 FDC, 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 GL60 FDC registered?

GL60 FDC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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