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GN11 OCF

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,018 mi
Last recorded174,018 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 OCF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 174,018 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 174,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 166,724 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 166,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 157,335 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 149,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 145,149 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 145,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 145,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 142,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 141,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 128,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to trace imissions diesel

Pass 7 Feb 2018 114,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,495 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 100,458 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,015 miles

Engine covers & under covers fitted restricting full inspection of some components.

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 72,939 miles

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON .

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,939 miles

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON .

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 54,043 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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GN11 OCF is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GN11 OCF, 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 GN11 OCF registered?

GN11 OCF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is GN11 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN11 OCF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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