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YK61 NXU

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,817 mi
Last recorded127,817 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 NXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 127,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar "D" bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush worn and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 127,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar "D" bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush worn and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 115,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes Squeal when Handbrake Applied

Fail 5 Aug 2024 115,382 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes Squeal when Handbrake Applied

Pass 18 Jul 2023 104,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,516 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,625 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 NXU is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK61 NXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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