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YS11 MZD

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,131 mi
Last recorded140,131 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 MZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 140,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 140,130 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 132,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,632 miles

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

brake pad waring light on pads look to be new

small damage to off side front outer wheel rim

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,480 miles

small rust on rear sub frame

Fail 21 Feb 2023 111,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light bulb insecure in holder (4.1.2 (c))

off side front head light bulb refitted

small rust on rear sub frame

Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,900 miles

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

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

both front head light glass poor /aims ok

small rust on rear sub frame

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,835 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,753 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 89,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,222 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,222 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,926 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,738 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,435 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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YS11 MZD 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 YS11 MZD, 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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YS11 MZD is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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