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GU11 FYM

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,087 mi
Last recorded132,087 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 FYM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 132,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 118,242 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,959 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front sleeve starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,501 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 90,724 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,027 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 83,027 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,964 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,615 miles

Engine bay and underside have covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,611 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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GU11 FYM is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU11 FYM, 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 GU11 FYM registered?

GU11 FYM is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is GU11 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 FYM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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