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YJ11 NRF

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,508 mi
Last recorded61,508 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ11 NRF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 41,322 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 36,312 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 36,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 32,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 28,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 25,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,863 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 23,863 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 21,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,626 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 18,625 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,036 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2014 10,197 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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YJ11 NRF is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ11 NRF, 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 YJ11 NRF registered?

YJ11 NRF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is YJ11 NRF safe to buy?

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