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LY11 GKC

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,744 mi
Last recorded144,744 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 GKC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 144,744 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2025 137,683 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 131,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,648 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 78,169 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 2 May 2019 78,007 miles

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,634 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 70,631 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 64,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,537 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,108 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre 3mm & sidewall scuffed

wipers smearing

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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LY11 GKC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY11 GKC, 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 LY11 GKC registered?

LY11 GKC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is LY11 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY11 GKC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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