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M155 GNH

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 GNH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 95,585 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,911 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 91,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 91,560 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 91,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,919 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,528 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 86,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,855 miles

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

Offside parking brake weak

Fail 7 Dec 2021 81,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside parking brake weak

very large scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,126 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 66,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,905 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 58,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,389 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 34,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,909 miles

Severe cracking through tread of OSF tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 21,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Severe cracking through tread of OSF tyre

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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M155 GNH is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M155 GNH, 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 M155 GNH registered?

M155 GNH is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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