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YK11 ZSW

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,291 mi
Last recorded123,291 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,291 miles

2 x small chips on windscreen

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 123,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH hid kit installed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective led blue (4.2.1 (b))

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

2 x small chips on windscreen

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 8 May 2025 121,437 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spot lamp

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 121,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spot lamp

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 120,117 miles

Front n/s fog lamp not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 114,527 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 114,527 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 111,313 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,046 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,276 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,692 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,061 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,263 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,523 miles

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,010 miles

Emissions to clean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZSW is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

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

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