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GY11 ZSL

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,575 mi
Last recorded210,575 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 210,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn from inside and outside edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn from inside and outside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2022 197,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 186,826 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Rear abs ring swollen and hitting abs sensor

Fail 11 Dec 2020 186,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut tread area to cords and balding outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low edges and balding outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Rear abs ring swollen and hitting abs sensor

Pass 12 Jun 2019 169,270 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Rear abs ring swollen and hitting abs sensor

Fail 10 Jun 2019 169,224 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Rear abs ring swollen and hitting abs sensor

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 144,790 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 144,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 123,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 95,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 58,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZSL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

GY11 ZSL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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