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YK61 PZO

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,769 mi
Last recorded147,769 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 PZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 147,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 147,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 138,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 138,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 132,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,177 miles

Front tyres showing signs of perishing

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 marginal (5.2.3 (e))

engine noisy

Pass 7 May 2019 121,203 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 121,174 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,671 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 119,671 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,400 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,005 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 108,005 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 107,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb held in with tape (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

front bumper damaged/slighty insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2015 79,825 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 79,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 PZO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PZO, 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 PZO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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