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YK61 MYJ

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,610 mi
Last recorded140,610 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 MYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 140,610 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 124,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 124,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 109,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side to brake caliper flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 109,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side to brake caliper flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 90,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,551 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 60,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 46,434 miles

TPMS failure illuminated.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,866 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges plus cracked on tread area but no cords showing at the time of mot test 215/40/18 run flats

Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,944 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

both front tyres cracks in tread and worn towards inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,171 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens damage (1.2.1d)

Front both front tyres light cracks forming

Pass 31 Aug 2015 27,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,490 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 MYJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YK61 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

YK61 MYJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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