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YK11 YLR

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

110,362 mi
Last recorded110,362 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 110,362 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 110,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 81,466 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,505 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 205/50/17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,611 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 22,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YLR is a 2011 BMW 120 in White 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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

YK11 YLR is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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