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YK61 PAO

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,827 mi
Last recorded83,827 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 PAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,827 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 77,388 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 13 May 2024 69,331 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 61,802 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 56,722 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 56,721 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Winter tyre fitted 205-50-17 rsc (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Red tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2021 56,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 53,588 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 49,752 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2018 45,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,358 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 41,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,484 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,223 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,816 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 PAO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO?

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What year was YK61 PAO registered?

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

Is YK61 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 PAO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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