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YK11 YTR

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 138,874 miles

under bonnet check unable to be carried out

Fail 22 Jul 2025 138,874 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under bonnet check unable to be carried out

Pass 24 May 2024 125,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 23 May 2024 125,331 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Wont open (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2023 106,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,335 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 101,332 miles

All direction indicators not working Front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,985 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 96,985 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and small cuts in treads.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 57,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and small cuts in treads.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in it and cut on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,252 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,622 miles

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 YTR is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTR, 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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What year was YK11 YTR registered?

YK11 YTR is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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