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GY11 XNL

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,331 mi
Last recorded88,331 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 88,331 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 88,331 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 85,937 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,467 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 76,467 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 71,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 71,808 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,198 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 70,198 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,566 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 63,565 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 60,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 53,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 45,195 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 45,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear close to limit inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,254 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XNL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

GY11 XNL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is GY11 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 XNL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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