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GU11 FZR

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,436 mi
Last recorded109,436 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 109,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 109,436 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,404 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp unit damage

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

tps warning lamp on

Fail 28 Jun 2024 104,404 miles

Central Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp unit damage

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

tps warning lamp on

Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,715 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 98,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 93,138 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 93,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 85,158 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 85,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 80,210 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,052 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 62,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,450 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside front tyre (leaking)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,086 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 FZR is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU11 FZR, 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 GU11 FZR registered?

GU11 FZR is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is GU11 FZR safe to buy?

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