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BV11 YWS

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,229 mi
Last recorded89,229 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YWS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 89,229 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,307 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,050 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 13 Aug 2020 69,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2019 65,624 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 65,624 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 17 Aug 2018 58,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 44,164 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 44,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,862 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,402 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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BV11 YWS is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV11 YWS, 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 BV11 YWS registered?

BV11 YWS is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is BV11 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV11 YWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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