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YK61 TJO

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,593 mi
Last recorded127,593 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 127,593 miles

Battery cables corrodedin battery tray.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 127,588 miles

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

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

Battery cables corrodedin battery tray.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 124,423 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 120,021 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear handbrake lower effort.

Rear 2 x tyres quite worn inner tread 225/45/17

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 114,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low ........... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left lamp inop' ........ (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 106,191 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand.. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 106,191 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp fractured.... (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side working but VERY low effort.... (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand.. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 99,565 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort is low..........

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand.. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 99,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall damaged (has been driven on flat tyre,)225/45/17.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads Very low..... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort is low..........

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand.. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 93,586 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 93,586 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17....edges worn and perished shoulders.... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 85,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size 205/50/17 ....(other 3= 225/45/17..).... (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17....edges worn and perished shoulders.... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 75,703 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 75,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,274 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 74,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,291 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,949 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 TJO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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