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MT60 YZU

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,714 mi
Last recorded85,714 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT60 YZU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 85,006 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 85,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 83,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,581 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 72,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,999 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing

Pass 28 Apr 2021 62,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 59,578 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 59,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,156 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 52,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn bald on inner edge close to having cords exposed

Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,387 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 31,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,482 miles

Offside Front 205/50/17v tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,120 miles

offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,802 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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MT60 YZU is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MT60 YZU, 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 MT60 YZU registered?

MT60 YZU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is MT60 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT60 YZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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