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GY61 RNZ

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

288,741 mi
Last recorded288,741 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 RNZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 288,741 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 287,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 234,889 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2022 234,889 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 219,193 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2021 219,193 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 128,597 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 128,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 191,690 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2019 191,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2018 109,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,273 miles

Rear brake pads approx. 70% worn

Rear exhaust pipe cracked by hanger bracket

Fail 25 Nov 2017 97,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake pads approx. 70% worn

Rear exhaust pipe cracked by hanger bracket

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,906 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,698 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre slightly worn on tread edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre has some kerb damage

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 RNZ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY61 RNZ, 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 GY61 RNZ registered?

GY61 RNZ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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