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YK61 SFY

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,128 mi
Last recorded135,128 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 135,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 124,263 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both- front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 116,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,809 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,604 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 70,066 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,939 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 SFY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SFY, 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

How do I check the history of YK61 SFY?

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What year was YK61 SFY registered?

YK61 SFY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is YK61 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 SFY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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