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A18 DRS

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,521 mi
Last recorded128,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DRS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 128,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper upper os and ns rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in osf inner steering rack ball joint. ()

Pass 8 Jul 2024 119,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under OE coating at union with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Deep cut in tyre tread. No ply/cord visible at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under OE coating at union with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 103,517 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,165 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,268 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 78,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,331 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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A18 DRS is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,516 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 A18 DRS, 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 11 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 DRS registered?

A18 DRS is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is A18 DRS safe to buy?

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