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YH61 WDL

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,205 mi
Last recorded93,205 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 WDL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,205 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 93,205 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,141 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides headlamps slight condensation

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,972 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 83,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 76,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 67,075 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 60,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 51,940 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,135 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,465 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres app limmit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,627 miles

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,356 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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YH61 WDL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH61 WDL, 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.

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What year was YH61 WDL registered?

YH61 WDL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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