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GV11 WFJ

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,712 mi
Last recorded60,712 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 WFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 60,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 57,905 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 57,905 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,815 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 54,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 50,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,553 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 40,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 40,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,112 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in outer side wall. leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,048 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 21,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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 WFJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 GV11 WFJ, 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 GV11 WFJ registered?

GV11 WFJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is GV11 WFJ safe to buy?

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