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YK11 XAM

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,376 mi
Last recorded130,376 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 XAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 130,376 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 130,376 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 118,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 118,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 109,923 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,947 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 98,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,747 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 88,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,566 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 72,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,146 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,409 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,903 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 16,870 miles

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

all tyres have shallow cracks running 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 XAM is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

YK11 XAM is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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