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GV11 KBO

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,460 mi
Last recorded100,460 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 KBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 100,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 99,386 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 99,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor effort on both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2024 96,319 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Bumper corner slight damage / insecure. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 92,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 92,655 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 91,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,145 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 87,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres scrubbed on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,874 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 55,984 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 55,984 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 40,594 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,125 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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GV11 KBO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV11 KBO, 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 KBO registered?

GV11 KBO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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