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YK11 YSD

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,701 mi
Last recorded158,701 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 158,701 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 158,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 150,861 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear propshaft rubber mount perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 150,861 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear propshaft rubber mount perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 142,954 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 130,707 miles

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

Front sensor wires

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front cracked perished

Fail 14 Dec 2018 130,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front sensor wires

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front cracked perished

Fail 13 Dec 2018 130,702 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs pickup on driveshaft distorted causing traction light to flash when driving (7.12 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs pickup on driveshaft distorted causing traction light to flash when driving (7.12 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords in tread - 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake effort poor but sufficient for brake test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 119,633 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Front Front Brake discs worn and lipped.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 W (2.0mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

There is stone chip damage in zone a measured at 10mm wide. Advise repair soon.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

all 4 Tyre valve's deteriorated.

Fail 8 Dec 2017 119,630 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Front Front Brake discs worn and lipped.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 W (2.0mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

There is stone chip damage in zone a measured at 10mm wide. Advise repair soon.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

all 4 Tyre valve's deteriorated.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,570 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2016 107,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,707 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 94,707 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YSD 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 56.3%.

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

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