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YK61 OTS

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,913 mi
Last recorded154,913 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 154,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 151,102 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,889 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 14 Sep 2023 146,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

emissions not detected

Pass 20 Jul 2022 137,634 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 129,747 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 123,154 miles

under body covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 21 Jul 2020 123,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,356 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,395 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,685 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 104,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on the edges

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,580 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OTS is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTS, 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

How do I check the history of YK61 OTS?

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What year was YK61 OTS registered?

YK61 OTS is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is YK61 OTS safe to buy?

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