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GY61 CJJ

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,016 mi
Last recorded112,016 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 CJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 112,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,078 miles

undertrays fitted to underside of car

Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,263 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 109,255 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 105,885 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,551 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,505 miles

Front tyres worn bald on the edges

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Propshaft universal joint worn rear rubber joint perishing

both front tyres worn on edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jul 2017 64,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Propshaft universal joint worn rear rubber joint perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,357 miles

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

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

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

undertrays/engine covers fitted obscuring vital components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 46,357 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn uneven

undertrays/engine covers fitted obscuring vital components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,347 miles

NSF & OSF tyres perished (tread)

NSR & OSR tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,979 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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GY61 CJJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY61 CJJ, 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 GY61 CJJ registered?

GY61 CJJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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