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YK61 LWM

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2026 78,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 74,885 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,260 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 51,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 33,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 24,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 19,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 14,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 11,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 10,615 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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YK61 LWM is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK61 LWM, 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 YK61 LWM registered?

YK61 LWM is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is YK61 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 LWM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK61 LWM have outstanding finance?

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