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GY11 PLZ

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,249 mi
Last recorded126,249 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 PLZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 126,249 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 120,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 113,967 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,068 miles

Drive belt fluctuating

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 109,068 miles

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

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

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

Drive belt fluctuating

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 103,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 93,173 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,019 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 70,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 58,180 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,831 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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GY11 PLZ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY11 PLZ, 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 GY11 PLZ registered?

GY11 PLZ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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