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YK61 RFF

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,293 mi
Last recorded155,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 RFF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 155,293 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 155,293 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 148,594 miles

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

Nearside washer weak

Fail 11 Jan 2025 148,526 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,257 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))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 137,252 miles

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

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

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 9 Jan 2023 130,156 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 130,156 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handbrake high, advise adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,055 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 120,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 14 Jan 2021 111,199 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,953 miles

ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION to FAULTY BONNET RELEASE MECHANISM

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Significant side (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 104,953 miles

ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION to FAULTY BONNET RELEASE MECHANISM

Headlamp aim too low Found below 2.75% line ( on ZERO position ) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Found below 2.75% line (on Position Zero) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Significant side (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,297 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 83,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,818 miles

Emissions too clean to record

Pass 3 Sep 2016 64,298 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 39,816 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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YK61 RFF is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

YK61 RFF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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