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GU11 YHS

2011 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,069 mi
Last recorded57,069 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 YHS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 67,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,076 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 36,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 33,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,053 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,467 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)

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 YHS is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

GU11 YHS is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is GU11 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 YHS 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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