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YK61 TDV

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,755 mi
Last recorded114,755 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 TDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 114,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 110,418 miles

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable sligh tcracked perished (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,104 miles

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 12 Nov 2022 108,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 108,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,212 miles

Nearside Rear suspension has play

diff is leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2021 103,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear suspension has play

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

diff is leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,329 miles

Nearside Rear suspension has play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,880 miles

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

diff leaking

engine cover and undetrays fitted

play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear washer inop

Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,141 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 7 Oct 2016 34,141 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,930 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 26,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,710 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
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YK61 TDV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

YK61 TDV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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