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A26 ATC

2015 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

69,970 mi
Last recorded69,970 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ATC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 69,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 108,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 68,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 105,179 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,915 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 66,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,915 miles

Both sides front shock absorbers possible light misting of oil (Tested in wet conditions)

Both sides rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers deteriorating

Washers could be better

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 103,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,451 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,608 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 54,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,489 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,898 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 5 Jul 2017 67,711 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,618 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 42,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,455 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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A26 ATC is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 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 A26 ATC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A26 ATC registered?

A26 ATC is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is A26 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 ATC shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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