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A8 ROV

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,245 mi
Last recorded94,245 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ROV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,245 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2025 68,895 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 62,953 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 62,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 80,484 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,713 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 58,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,569 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,853 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 59,123 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 59,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,236 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 47,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Nov 2020 39,483 miles

Front Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 39,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear indicator very close to disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,468 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 32,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 46,949 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 22,226 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,871 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,344 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 34,436 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 34,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,002 miles

Offside Front tyre wall repaired

Fail 4 Nov 2015 26,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tyre wall repair (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wall repaired

Pass 24 Nov 2014 20,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 12,482 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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A8 ROV is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A8 ROV, 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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A8 ROV is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 7 October 2015.

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