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YK61 PBY

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,834 mi
Last recorded128,834 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 128,834 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2026 128,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 6 May 2025 114,542 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 114,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 96,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dent n/s/r wheel inner rim

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 5 May 2022 72,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 60,671 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,543 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 deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 PBY 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 PBY, 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

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What year was YK61 PBY registered?

YK61 PBY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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