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AL11 PYY

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,227 mi
Last recorded121,227 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 PYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 121,227 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 121,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 111,718 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,130 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has small chip/crack x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has small chip/crack x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,118 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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AL11 PYY is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AL11 PYY, 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 AL11 PYY registered?

AL11 PYY is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2015.

Is AL11 PYY safe to buy?

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