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YK11 VKM

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,516 mi
Last recorded102,516 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 102,516 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 89,698 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,143 miles

Central exhaust clamp cracked

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake not working as it should

Fail 20 Dec 2019 80,143 miles

Central exhaust clamp cracked

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake not working as it should

Pass 5 Jan 2019 70,633 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 70,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,892 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 51,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,836 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 35,399 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,177 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 VKM 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 71.4%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

YK11 VKM is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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