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YR61 ONS

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 ONS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 115,893 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2025 109,991 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,578 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 104,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 103,942 miles

Nearside Front brake wear indicator not clipped.

Offside Front seat belt slow to retrieve .

Offside Front tyre fitted inside out.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,325 miles

Nearside Front top mount sticking

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,152 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 77,146 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working secondry light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,347 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,932 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,356 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YR61 ONS is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR61 ONS, 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 YR61 ONS registered?

YR61 ONS is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 2 October 2011.

Is YR61 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 ONS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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