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YK61 TCO

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,671 mi
Last recorded86,671 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 86,671 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 77,100 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 69,205 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 63,242 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 58,920 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,597 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,445 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,759 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 45,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,560 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tpm lamp on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 34,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers fitted

near side park brake poor compared to off side 87 n/s 264 o/s

small cuts to near side rear tyre tread area and small splits to inner side wall

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 34,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall/tread 225/45r17 r/flats (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers fitted

near side park brake poor compared to off side 87 n/s 264 o/s

small cuts to near side rear tyre tread area and small splits to inner side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre has a screw in tread area and looks low on pressure r/flats

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 TCO is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

YK61 TCO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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