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YK11 UGD

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,985 mi
Last recorded159,985 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 UGD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 159,985 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 159,985 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 150,339 miles

o/s rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Fail 20 Nov 2024 150,115 miles

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

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

center/front exhaust joint clamp broken

center/front exhaust joint slightly loose

o/s rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Pass 20 Nov 2023 141,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake warning light showing on dashboard

Fail 20 Nov 2023 141,959 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake warning light showing on dashboard

Pass 23 Nov 2022 135,694 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake warning light staying on

o/s rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,715 miles

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

Offside Rear anti rattle clip missing on brakes

brake warning light staying on

Fail 13 Nov 2021 127,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear anti rattle clip missing on brakes

Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,945 miles

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

o/s rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 110,309 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 110,206 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,171 miles

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

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,817 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,450 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 14,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK11 UGD is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK11 UGD, 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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YK11 UGD is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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