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FL61 YKU

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,357 mi
Last recorded133,357 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 YKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 133,357 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 133,356 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 130,794 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 127,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,653 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on indicating a fault

Fail 22 Nov 2021 120,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on indicating a fault

Pass 20 Nov 2020 111,441 miles

Front both flex brake hoses slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,560 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 101,558 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,711 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,870 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 78,362 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,620 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

oil on min

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,356 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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FL61 YKU is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL61 YKU, 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 FL61 YKU registered?

FL61 YKU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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