Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2011 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · GD61 LRU

GD61 LRU

2011 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2011. Recorded mileage 90,337 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 120
Year / Origin
2011 · Maidstone
MOT Status
Valid until 09/05/2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (10/05/2026)
Recorded Mileage
90,337 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/05/2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 10/05/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents in a roadworthy state, having passed its most recent MOT on 11 May 2026 at 90,337 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable following a period of concern in late 2023. While the car previously encountered mechanical and trim failures, the two subsequent tests have returned clean results, indicating that the current owner addressed identified faults and maintained basic vehicleworthiness standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 77,504 miles and May 2026 at 90,337 miles, the car covered over 12,000 miles, showing a steady usage profile rather than erratic bursts of heavy driving. This regular mileage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals in BMWs of this age. A buyer should specifically verify the anti-lock braking system due to the fault lamp recorded in October 2023 at 82,514 miles. Although the vehicle passed the following tests, an ABS fault can indicate intermittent electrical sensor failure or module issues that may reappear under specific conditions. Given the vehicle's age, a physical inspection of the front suspension bushes and control arms is also advisable, as these are common points of wear on this chassis that do not always trigger a failure until they reach a critical state of deterioration.

GD61 LRU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
  • 90,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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GD61 LRU Mileage History

  1. 23/09/202277,504 mi
  2. 20/10/202382,514 mi+5,010 mi
  3. 27/10/202382,527 mi+13 mi
  4. 07/08/202586,254 mi+3,727 mi
  5. 11/05/202690,337 mi+4,083 mi

Average of roughly 3,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GD61 LRU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 03:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 120 (GD61 LRU) between September 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

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