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YK61 NJX

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,470 mi
Last recorded51,470 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 NJX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,470 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 51,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2025 48,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 43,869 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 43,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push/pull arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,608 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,876 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,203 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,048 miles

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

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 NJX is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

YK61 NJX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is YK61 NJX safe to buy?

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