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YH61 WZW

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,879 mi
Last recorded120,879 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 WZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 120,858 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,922 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency just met - 16%. Needs attention.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2024 95,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low DIPPED (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency just met - 16%. Needs attention.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,693 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,035 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 78,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,579 miles

engine covers + undershields fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,715 miles

engine cover fitted

undershields fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone cuts tyre treads.

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 WZW is a 2011 BMW 120 in White 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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

YH61 WZW is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 WZW 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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