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GU11 VWO

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,701 mi
Last recorded136,701 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 136,701 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 136,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 129,784 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full factory fitted covers very restricted view

Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,425 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 28 Feb 2023 125,425 miles

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,962 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2020 109,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 99,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 86,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,802 miles

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 28 Feb 2015 52,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,627 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 VWO 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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

GU11 VWO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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