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GY11 DYV

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,950 mi
Last recorded147,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 DYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 147,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 147,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 146,630 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 140,300 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 140,297 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 134,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 126,825 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,041 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,205 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,160 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,660 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 84,660 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,436 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GY11 DYV is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GY11 DYV, 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 GY11 DYV registered?

GY11 DYV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is GY11 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 DYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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