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LO11 YTL

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,858 mi
Last recorded87,858 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 YTL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,742 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 19 Aug 2025 84,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn low

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2024 82,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 78,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,018 miles

Rear Rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,090 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 70,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on outer edge, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on inner edge, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,005 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 62,005 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 53,674 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 44,119 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 35,690 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2016 27,345 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,239 miles

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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LO11 YTL is a 2011 BMW 120 in White 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 LO11 YTL, 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.

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What year was LO11 YTL registered?

LO11 YTL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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