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YC11 VYP

2011 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,878 mi
Last recorded96,878 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VYP
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,878 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,539 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 79,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,517 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 29,243 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 29,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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YC11 VYP is a 2011 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 39,868 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC11 VYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC11 VYP registered?

YC11 VYP is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is YC11 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 VYP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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