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LY11 YBN

2011 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,892 mi
Last recorded120,892 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 YBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 120,892 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 118,248 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,037 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,298 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,658 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,218 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 92,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,520 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 77,506 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,488 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,176 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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LY11 YBN is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY11 YBN, 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 LY11 YBN registered?

LY11 YBN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is LY11 YBN safe to buy?

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