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FT60 NYL

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,989 mi
Last recorded148,989 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 NYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 148,989 miles

osr pad wearing faster than nsr

Fail 30 Mar 2026 148,609 miles

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

osr pad wearing faster than nsr

Pass 4 Feb 2025 139,096 miles

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

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

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

osr pad wearing faster than nsr

Fail 24 Jan 2025 138,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osr pad wearing faster than nsr

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,754 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 128,754 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 121,040 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 121,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 109,521 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,062 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,576 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,435 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,859 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,736 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FT60 NYL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FT60 NYL, 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

How do I check the history of FT60 NYL?

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What year was FT60 NYL registered?

FT60 NYL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is FT60 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 NYL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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