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YS61 EPA

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,242 mi
Last recorded109,242 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 EPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 109,242 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 109,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 104,533 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,774 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 97,773 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,497 miles

Offside Front tyre cracks in tread pattern and tracked on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,625 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,924 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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YS61 EPA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS61 EPA, 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 YS61 EPA registered?

YS61 EPA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 27 December 2011.

Is YS61 EPA safe to buy?

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