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YS61 FHG

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,040 mi
Last recorded117,040 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 FHG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 117,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 103,564 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 103,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 91,568 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides but pump works (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 77,813 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,679 miles

underbody trays fitted UNABLE to Carrie out full underbody inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,517 miles

Nearside hand brake down slightly nearside

Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,876 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,212 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,080 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2016 37,993 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,264 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,847 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn off on outer.

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 FHG is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS61 FHG, 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 YS61 FHG registered?

YS61 FHG is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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