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YC11 ZKA

2011 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 ZKA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 112,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

parking brake fluctuating on both sides

Fail 21 Jul 2026 112,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

parking brake fluctuating on both sides

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,339 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim weak due to headlight lens

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

Offside Front headlight aim weak due to headlight lens

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 89,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 80,840 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 80,839 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,167 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 72,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 57,625 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively SLIGHTLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 51,952 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner/outer edges smooth and perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 44,942 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 39,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 May 2015 30,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,918 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YC11 ZKA is a 2011 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 49,145 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC11 ZKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC11 ZKA is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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