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YS60 CXU

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,738 mi
Last recorded184,738 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS60 CXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 184,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Damaged, but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 184,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Damaged, but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 174,010 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 167,634 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Exhaust clamp on front to middle joint, is broken

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both,205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 167,634 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Exhaust clamp on front to middle joint, is broken

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both,205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 145,603 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning indicator illuminated

Fail 5 Jan 2023 145,602 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning indicator illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2022 128,950 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 114,342 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,969 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 88,969 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,211 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,677 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,677 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CXU 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 YS60 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

YS60 CXU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 4 February 2011.

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