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YK61 NVA

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,504 mi
Last recorded141,504 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 141,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Outer And Inner Edges - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Outer And Inner Edges - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 6 Sep 2022 135,380 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 5 Sep 2022 135,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 129,387 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 115,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 115,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt and nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,944 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,107 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 43,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 33,991 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,433 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 NVA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NVA, 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.

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What year was YK61 NVA registered?

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

Is YK61 NVA safe to buy?

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