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YK61 PWV

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,168 mi
Last recorded109,168 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,168 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 96,767 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 90,025 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,276 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 81,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,015 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 11 Aug 2020 69,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,641 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)

under covers

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,258 miles

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

under covers

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2014 20,722 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 PWV 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 81.3%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

YK61 PWV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is YK61 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 PWV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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