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YK61 SYT

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,311 mi
Last recorded164,311 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 164,311 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 154,446 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 147,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 147,575 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 140,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 134,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,857 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 126,780 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 115,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,058 miles

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,159 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & cracked/perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked/perished but do not have ply/cords exposed

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 SYT is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SYT, 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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What year was YK61 SYT registered?

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

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