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YP11 OLC

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,529 mi
Last recorded120,529 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 OLC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 120,529 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 117,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding when turned by hand but no drag in brake rollers

Pass 3 Aug 2023 113,343 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 105,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,192 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 102,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,363 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 73,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,900 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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YP11 OLC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YP11 OLC, 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 YP11 OLC registered?

YP11 OLC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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The MOT history for YP11 OLC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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