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GY61 YSH

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 YSH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 118,361 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,467 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 RF sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 107,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 107,130 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 cuts 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 102,295 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,772 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,791 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 45,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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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GY61 YSH is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey 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 GY61 YSH, 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 GY61 YSH registered?

GY61 YSH is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is GY61 YSH safe to buy?

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