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YK61 NEY

2011 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 NEY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 90,806 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE: Lazy

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 81,265 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH NS AND OS: CORDS VISIBLE WITHIN CUT / DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE: Lazy

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,624 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 76,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured two places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,234 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 72,218 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,947 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,823 miles

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 15,204 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YK61 NEY is a 2011 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 49,145 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK61 NEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK61 NEY is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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