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YK11 YYO

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,663 mi
Last recorded138,663 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 YYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 138,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,278 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,155 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,058 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,302 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,950 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 70,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,258 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 63,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,370 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2015 43,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,924 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

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 YYO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

YK11 YYO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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