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YK11 ZDY

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,540 mi
Last recorded127,540 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 127,540 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 127,538 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 122,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,430 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 115,430 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,583 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 108,581 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,604 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 102,603 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,797 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 92,797 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear & perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,679 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 80,571 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front Tyrewall has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 60,880 miles

N/S/R Tyre valve beginning to perish

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/R Tyre valve beginning to perish

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,940 miles

Minor chips on windscreen

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed / cut

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Surface corrosion on rear discs faces

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,278 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 ZDY is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

YK11 ZDY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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