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YH61 XFS

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,655 mi
Last recorded119,655 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 XFS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,655 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nsr and osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2025 119,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nsr and osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,753 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,446 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,460 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 62,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,266 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 47,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,243 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 XFS is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black 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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

YH61 XFS is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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