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YK11 YST

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,253 mi
Last recorded92,253 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 92,253 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2026 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 81,351 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 77,597 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 77,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 71,591 miles

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

Front and Rear tyre sizes differ

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 71,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TPMS light on

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

Front and Rear tyre sizes differ

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,835 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 65,835 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,001 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,672 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 42,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn to 3mm ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm

service light on

undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 38,699 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 38,699 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 34,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,584 miles

003 Nearside rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.A.7)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 YST is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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