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GU11 XZA

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,673 mi
Last recorded50,673 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 50,673 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish in treads

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2025 50,662 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish in treads

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 May 2024 50,243 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front brake discs starting to wear/ check front inner brake pads

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 May 2023 44,320 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 May 2022 39,398 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 39,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 38,378 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,573 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 36,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,327 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,956 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 20,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XZA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

GU11 XZA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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