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YH61 WVC

2011 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,941 mi
Last recorded122,941 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 WVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 122,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,816 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 86,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damage on rim (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 73,269 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,285 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 67,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 41,706 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 31,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 22,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 19,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,431 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 WVC is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

YH61 WVC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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