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GU61 WFL

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 WFL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 107,438 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,041 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2024 96,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,286 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 73,512 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,409 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 67,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,678 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides inner tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,007 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet secured on second catch

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,978 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 32,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,675 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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GU61 WFL 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 80%.

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 GU61 WFL, 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 GU61 WFL registered?

GU61 WFL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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