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YK11 XGE

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,048 mi
Last recorded140,048 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 140,048 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 139,769 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear section of exhaust cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,670 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,613 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,816 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,696 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Offside front shock weeping

Rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 91,696 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside front shock weeping

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,331 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 62,331 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 33,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,560 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 XGE is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

YK11 XGE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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