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YH61 WGW

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,029 mi
Last recorded97,029 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 WGW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 97,029 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,033 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,859 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 61,430 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,319 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2022 60,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,096 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,002 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 54,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in bottom ball joint but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,480 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 38,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 31,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to legal limit on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YH61 WGW is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WGW, 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 YH61 WGW registered?

YH61 WGW is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YH61 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 WGW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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