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FV61 YGL

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,062 mi
Last recorded220,062 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 YGL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 220,062 miles

Both front brake heat shields are loose but not likely to fall off.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light is broken and not working.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose but still secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 220,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has one flat / thin spot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light damaged and not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225-45-17 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

chip on windscreen

dpf warning message on idrive

heat shield slightly insecure near mid section of exhaust

Pass 14 Dec 2020 207,206 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 184,020 miles

Both front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2018 153,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 123,821 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,839 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside front slight damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,839 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text and rear (6.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has no beam (1.8.A.1b)

Engine oil level low

Nearside front slight damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,514 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,239 miles

rear tyre treads 3mm

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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FV61 YGL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FV61 YGL, 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 FV61 YGL registered?

FV61 YGL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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