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YK61 PBX

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,484 mi
Last recorded126,484 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rose bush slight play

Fail 21 Aug 2025 126,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rose bush slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2024 119,436 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 119,436 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,225 miles

Nearside Rear Rose bush slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 109,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,608 miles

slight stone chip present central windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2021 105,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight stone chip present central windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,423 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp fractured. Exhaust secure.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,633 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 PBX 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 75%.

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

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