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GU61 WLJ

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,003 mi
Last recorded73,003 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 WLJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,462 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,398 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,095 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 59,112 miles

engine covers & undersheilds fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,526 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,549 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,424 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,851 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 WLJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU61 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

GU61 WLJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is GU61 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 WLJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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