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YS60 CXA

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,299 mi
Last recorded121,299 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS60 CXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 121,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,244 miles

The drivers seatbelt is slow to retract

The offside rear tyre tread is worn low

The offside rear wheel has a bind present and is wearing the brake pad low

Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,022 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs are discoloured/deteriorated

TPMS light on

The drivers seatbelt is twisted which is affecting the recoil action from working correctly

The offside headlight dipped beam image is deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,477 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 153,655 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 148,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 148,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,063 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 48,610 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 27,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 27,173 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YS60 CXA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS60 CXA, 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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What year was YS60 CXA registered?

YS60 CXA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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