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YT11 CWV

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,836 mi
Last recorded77,836 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 CWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,836 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 77,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,085 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2022 64,221 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 21 May 2022 64,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2021 61,010 miles

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

under bonnet and under body protectives fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 22 May 2020 58,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 55,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,090 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 53,089 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,612 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,643 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,075 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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YT11 CWV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT11 CWV, 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 YT11 CWV registered?

YT11 CWV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is YT11 CWV safe to buy?

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