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YK11 YLH

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,992 mi
Last recorded136,992 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 136,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,433 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 112,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 88,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 78,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 75,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,612 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 71,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,115 miles

tyres wearing on edges of treads

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,810 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STEPPED ON INNER TREAD AREA

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YLH is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

YK11 YLH is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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