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MS05 YNA

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,362 mi
Last recorded118,362 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS05 YNA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 118,362 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,476 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 99,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 91,113 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 80,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 67,175 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,171 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 52,671 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 52,670 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,980 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 34,813 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 21,843 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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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MS05 YNA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MS05 YNA, 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 MS05 YNA registered?

MS05 YNA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is MS05 YNA safe to buy?

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