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M1 YAX

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,511 mi
Last recorded104,511 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 YAX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 102,252 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 99,398 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,647 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 94,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 88,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,724 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,724 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,881 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm and tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm and tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,267 miles

nearside and offside front tyres, inner/outer shoulders wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,356 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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M1 YAX 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 M1 YAX, 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 M1 YAX registered?

M1 YAX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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