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YK11 VVP

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,579 mi
Last recorded55,579 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,579 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 53,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 52,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,297 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,597 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,541 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 46,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,345 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 42,342 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,630 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not down to cord or in excess of 25mm

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,015 miles

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

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

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 VVP 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 85.7%.

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 VVP, 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 YK11 VVP registered?

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

Is YK11 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK11 VVP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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