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YK11 XYL

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

91,937 mi
Last recorded91,937 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 XYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 91,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 86,220 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 86,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,135 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,597 miles

Centre Rear Heatshield Clips Missing Still Secure

Exhaust mounting defective Down Pipe Clamp Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 62,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Centre Rear Heatshield Clips Missing Still Secure

Exhaust mounting defective Down Pipe Clamp Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,948 miles

Exhaust heat shield clips missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wiring adrift

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,464 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,635 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 19,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyers splitting in tred and scrubbing outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,470 miles

both front tyers splitting in tred and scrubbing outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,845 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XYL is a 2011 BMW 120 in White 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 XYL, 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 XYL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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