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EK11 YYL

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 YYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 75,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,396 miles

engine and under covers fitted

smell of fuel from under bonnet area, unable to see any leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 56,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,874 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 44,834 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Offside Front Jacking mount missing

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,518 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,884 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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EK11 YYL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EK11 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK11 YYL registered?

EK11 YYL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2011.

Is EK11 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 YYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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