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YK11 WEX

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,370 mi
Last recorded110,370 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 WEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 110,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play o/side front bottom ball joint has small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,913 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 97,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,400 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 76,398 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 74,907 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 71,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,259 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 49,936 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,875 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 WEX is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

YK11 WEX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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