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Outstanding Recall

2011 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · YH61 DFX

YH61 DFX

2011 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 36,251 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 120
Year / Origin
2011 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 31 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
36,251 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 36,251 miles returned no defects or advisories. This stability suggests a diligent maintenance regime where the previous owner has proactively addressed the vehicle, preventing the accumulation of mechanical or structural faults typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 2,400 miles per annum. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the car covered only 4,102 miles, moving from 32,149 to 36,251 miles. This low usage rate indicates minimal wear on the engine, gearbox, and drivetrain components, though long periods of standing can sometimes cause age-related rubber components and fluids to degrade through oxidation rather than mechanical friction. Despite the lack of recorded faults in the database, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to low-mileage neglect. A buyer should check for perished rubber suspension bushes, split boots, and perished lines, as well as potential brake corrosion or seized calipers resulting from infrequent use. The chassis should also be inspected for surface rust on structural mounting points to ensure that the low mileage has not masked environmental degradation from a damp storage environment.
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YH61 DFX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
  • 36,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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YH61 DFX MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 120 (YH61 DFX) between October 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

YH61 DFX Mileage History

  1. 28/10/202132,149 mi
  2. 19/10/202233,708 mi+1,559 mi
  3. 13/10/202334,758 mi+1,050 mi
  4. 25/10/202435,571 mi+813 mi
  5. 28/10/202536,251 mi+680 mi

Average of roughly 1,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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