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YK61 TGO

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,947 mi
Last recorded158,947 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 158,947 miles

Front Headlamps have condensation

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

Nearside Front Driving lamp inoperative

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 158,842 miles

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

Condensation both front head lamps

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,934 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS WERE HEAVILY CONDENSATION BEFORE BEING TESTED

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,868 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2022 126,695 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 126,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,665 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 114,663 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted broken (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,235 miles

covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 112,235 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,267 miles

Nearside Shock gaitor splitting.

Offside Shock gaitor splitting.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Shock gaitor splitting.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Shock gaitor splitting.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,635 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 TGO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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