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YH61 XFU

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,091 mi
Last recorded164,091 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 164,091 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Contaminated- water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 157,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 157,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 147,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 138,090 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 138,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 127,823 miles

Brake pad light on but all pads appear o.k

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 127,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad light on but all pads appear o.k

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,026 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 118,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 111,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,153 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,153 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2018 74,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,287 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 63,287 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,715 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2015 47,715 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,669 miles

under trays loose

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 XFU is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

YH61 XFU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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