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SV11 YVX

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,308 mi
Last recorded88,308 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 YVX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,308 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Sep 2025 88,308 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread just below 3mm and inner edge wear 205/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread just below 3mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,993 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/50/17 pirelli runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 43,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/50/17 pirelli runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,137 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2015 13,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV11 YVX is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV11 YVX, 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 SV11 YVX registered?

SV11 YVX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is SV11 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV11 YVX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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