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FY61 YSM

2011 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,916 mi
Last recorded76,916 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YSM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,958 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,057 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 58,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 57,323 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 51,672 miles

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 4 May 2020 49,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 41,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 41,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 32,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 x stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 32,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40R18 RFT Dunlop (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 x stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 19,956 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 10,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 9,394 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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FY61 YSM is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YSM, 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 FY61 YSM?

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What year was FY61 YSM registered?

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

Is FY61 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 YSM 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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