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GV11 JZX

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 JZX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 119,935 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 119,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 116,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 111,908 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 111,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 104,487 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 96,139 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 86,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,811 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BUMP STOPS PERISHED.

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,555 miles

ADVISE ALL SHOCK DUST BOOTS PERISHED.

ADVISE PROPSHAFT RUBBER INSULTOR CRACKING WORN.

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,399 miles

all 4 suspension shock bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,996 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,530 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,656 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GV11 JZX is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV11 JZX, 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 GV11 JZX registered?

GV11 JZX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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