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YK11 ZDC

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,069 mi
Last recorded174,069 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 174,069 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2025 161,688 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 148,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 145,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear diff corroded.

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 May 2022 143,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 138,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 138,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 135,109 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 131,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 130,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,777 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 78,116 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,913 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,503 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,487 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 ZDC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

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

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