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GY61 YSN

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,043 mi
Last recorded86,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 YSN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,043 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 86,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 81,020 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 77,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 74,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 72,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,790 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 66,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,192 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp very dull

Offside Front wheel inner rim buckled

Pass 30 Jun 2018 61,151 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

rear shocker damper perished

Pass 8 Jul 2017 57,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 10 Jul 2016 51,255 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,666 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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GY61 YSN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black 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 GY61 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

GY61 YSN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is GY61 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 YSN 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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