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YK61 OAU

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,024 mi
Last recorded77,024 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 OAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 77,024 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 75,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 71,820 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 67,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,951 miles

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 4 Dec 2021 58,088 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,393 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 47,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 47,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking

Pass 19 Dec 2018 35,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre bald on the outer shoulder

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both and have a slight uneven application (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 35,185 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre bald on the inner shoulder

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald on the outer shoulder

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both and have a slight uneven application (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 22,156 miles

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 16,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 9,684 miles

Nearside Rear 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 OAU is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

YK61 OAU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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