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AF11 YVN

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 YVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,728 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 83,728 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,358 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 76,358 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,863 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,079 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,079 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,742 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 46,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,657 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 36,657 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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AF11 YVN is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF11 YVN, 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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AF11 YVN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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