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GV60 CFA

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,057 mi
Last recorded118,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 CFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 118,057 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 117,877 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,011 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,110 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged, has a temporary repair

Fail 11 Nov 2023 109,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged, has a temporary repair

Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,552 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

Fail 12 Nov 2022 107,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not correctly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,689 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 105,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 105,677 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear indicators slightly pale

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,598 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,709 miles

nsf tyre has wear to inner/outer shoulder tread

osf tyre has wear to inner/outer shoulder tread

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,291 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,780 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,166 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,130 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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GV60 CFA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV60 CFA, 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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GV60 CFA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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