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YK61 MBV

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 115,329 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 115,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 112,193 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,984 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,889 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 87,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,381 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 71,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,468 miles

Front both tyres worn on shoulders.

Nearside Front slightly brake binding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,756 miles

advise items removed from drivers view of road before test started

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,734 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear bumper damage

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 MBV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK61 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

YK61 MBV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is YK61 MBV safe to buy?

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