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YK11 WBW

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,713 mi
Last recorded92,713 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 92,713 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 92,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,890 miles

parking brake warning light on

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2023 78,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2023 78,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In Outer Shoulder ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 65,586 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 65,586 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,641 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 59,641 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs heavily worn measurement required before new pads fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,383 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 51,383 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil level on min mark

Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,026 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 19,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 14,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 WBW is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

YK11 WBW is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is YK11 WBW safe to buy?

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