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A23 TRW

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,482 mi
Last recorded63,482 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TRW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 63,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 67,384 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres Slightly Worn Inner Edges

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,720 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,830 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 15 Dec 2022 49,677 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 44,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 40,673 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,316 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 36,196 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,016 miles

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 27,615 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 22,318 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 22,318 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 19,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,806 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge close to limit

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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A23 TRW is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A23 TRW, 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 A23 TRW registered?

A23 TRW is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is A23 TRW safe to buy?

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