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GY61 WUC

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,581 mi
Last recorded210,581 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 210,581 miles

Front Exhaust flexible pipe worn

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 201,076 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 192,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 192,151 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 183,505 miles

Coolant level low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2022 174,158 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 174,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 162,580 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2021 162,413 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2020 162,069 miles

offside front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2020 162,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2019 245,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

low brake pad warning lamp on in car but all brake pads in good condition

Pass 22 Feb 2018 205,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,121 miles

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,245 miles

engine cover fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

engine cover fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test

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 WUC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

GY61 WUC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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