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YK11 XGL

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,908 mi
Last recorded90,908 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,908 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper seized

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,605 miles

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

knocking and play within steering rack,cannot be seen due to undertray not allowing a full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2021 90,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

knocking and play within steering rack,cannot be seen due to undertray not allowing a full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,370 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 85,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,625 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning light stays on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 62,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 62,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,947 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 46,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,046 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 29,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,325 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,589 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 XGL 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 62.5%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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