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YK61 ODA

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,168 mi
Last recorded135,168 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 135,168 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 130,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 112,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,108 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,521 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 87,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner tread/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at outer tread root [215/40 R18 85Y RUNFLAT] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s worn smooth at inner edge [215/40/18 85Y RUNFLAT] (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perished/cracking

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,270 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 72,270 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s headlight no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,845 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 63,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 52,531 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, excessive inside shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,827 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 ODA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

YK61 ODA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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