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DY61 YLH

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,980 mi
Last recorded91,980 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YLH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 91,980 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 87,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 87,056 miles

Exhaust system insecure front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,185 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated dounut bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

vehicle under side muddy

Fail 27 Nov 2023 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated dounut bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

vehicle under side muddy

Pass 17 Nov 2022 75,143 miles

Front Windscreen swept area restricted by a sticker/obstruction

Headlamps provide a low light output

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

Outer tyres cut

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 68,587 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,016 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 57,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 57,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,079 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,766 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 16,421 miles

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

Nail in offside rear 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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DY61 YLH is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY61 YLH, 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 DY61 YLH registered?

DY61 YLH is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is DY61 YLH safe to buy?

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