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EK11 YZP

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,653 mi
Last recorded134,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 YZP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 134,653 miles

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

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Apr 2026 134,653 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2025 128,606 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 113,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 106,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,306 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 97,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,614 miles

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads around half worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,983 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,486 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are perishing is the tread pateren

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 YZP is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YZP, 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 EK11 YZP registered?

EK11 YZP is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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