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YK11 URV

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,737 mi
Last recorded168,737 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 URV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 168,737 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ** Rear Differential ** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 168,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ** Rear Differential ** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 162,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 156,731 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 149,394 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 149,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 141,226 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 134,359 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 94,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 75,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,322 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,156 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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YK11 URV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK11 URV, 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 YK11 URV registered?

YK11 URV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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