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GU61 WHP

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,283 mi
Last recorded122,283 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 WHP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 122,283 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 122,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,123 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

handbrake lever has high travel

Fail 1 Feb 2022 117,114 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,042 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,006 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 30 Oct 2019 103,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,577 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 98,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,463 miles

Front Brake disc slightly worn

Nearside Rear Lower Hub ball joint has slight play

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,463 miles

Front Brake disc slightly worn

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Hub ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,030 miles

engine to clean for emissions result

Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine to clean for emissions result

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,607 miles

engine to clean for emissions result

Fail 8 Dec 2015 57,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine to clean for emissions result

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,667 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 36,684 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WHP is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GU61 WHP, 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 GU61 WHP registered?

GU61 WHP is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GU61 WHP safe to buy?

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