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H17 YON

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,233 mi
Last recorded90,233 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 YON
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 90,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,613 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 77,185 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 77,185 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,696 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,369 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 61,349 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,054 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 50,989 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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,000 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,979 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 14,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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H17 YON is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H17 YON, 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 H17 YON registered?

H17 YON is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is H17 YON safe to buy?

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