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YK11 YLW

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,897 mi
Last recorded115,897 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 YLW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 115,897 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 112,335 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,092 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 108,757 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,183 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,960 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

front tyres uneven wear

rear discs lipped

rear pads worn low

Nearside Front lower front arm front bush has slight play

Offside Front lower front arm front bush has slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,239 miles

Offside Rear brake pads appear low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 18 Dec 2017 89,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake pads appear low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,354 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn shoulders

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,952 miles

diesel test passed tigger point not met.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,809 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

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 YLW is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver 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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK11 YLW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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