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YK61 SFJ

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,603 mi
Last recorded71,603 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 71,603 miles

Nearside under tray starting to come away

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield corroded (still secure)

very slight play in offside tie-rod

Fail 12 Aug 2026 71,603 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread 1.5mm 205/50R17 89W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.8mm 205/50R17 89W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside under tray starting to come away

centre exhaust heat shield corroded (still secure)

very slight play in offside tie-rod

Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,251 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2025 68,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2024 64,661 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,634 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 57,018 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 57,018 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 54,998 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,594 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 47,594 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,787 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,629 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SFJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

YK61 SFJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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