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B13 YSE

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 YSE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,748 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 111,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,218 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 99,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,513 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,113 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,153 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,338 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,939 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 61,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 38,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,060 miles

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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B13 YSE is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B13 YSE, 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 B13 YSE registered?

B13 YSE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is B13 YSE safe to buy?

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