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FY61 XKL

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,793 mi
Last recorded122,793 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 XKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 122,793 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle and suspension components corroded both sides

Fail 11 Aug 2026 122,793 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle and suspension components corroded both sides

Pass 21 Jul 2025 116,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 111,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,253 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,674 miles

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

Offside Front wash screen, low pressure, but sufficient to clean driver side

Rear flexible disc from drive shaft (rear), cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,444 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,623 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 79,623 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 75,538 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,669 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,671 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,451 miles

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

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

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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FY61 XKL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY61 XKL, 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 FY61 XKL registered?

FY61 XKL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FY61 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 XKL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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