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YK11 WGC

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,619 mi
Last recorded61,619 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 WGC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to rear sub-frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to rear sub-frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 61,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Rear no plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to rear sub-frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to rear sub-frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material build up under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material build up under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 58,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material build up under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material build up under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

tpms light indicates a low pressure

Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 55,851 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,830 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 32,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 16,950 miles

nsf and osf tyre rubber deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,157 miles

rear tyres cracking around tread

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 WGC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 WGC, 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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YK11 WGC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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