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YK61 OEN

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,652 mi
Last recorded111,652 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 111,652 miles

Central Front Lower Engine covers obscuring full inspection of components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 108,547 miles

Front propshaft bush worn

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

Nearside Front Inner brake pad wearing close to wear indicator

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 105,248 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall is damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall is damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 100,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall is damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall is damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,261 miles

Offside Front Plastic jacking point block is missing

Fail 10 Jul 2021 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Plastic jacking point block is missing

Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Plastic jacking point insert is missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,058 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly when spun by hand

Fail 5 Sep 2017 68,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel binding slightly when spun by hand

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,859 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,390 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,614 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 OEN 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 78.6%.

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 OEN, 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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YK61 OEN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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