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BA15 BYU

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,638 mi
Last recorded137,638 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA15 BYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 137,638 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 124,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 111,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,440 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 103,427 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 93,430 miles

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

exhaust flexy damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2022 93,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust flexy damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 82,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,807 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,199 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 58,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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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BA15 BYU is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BA15 BYU, 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 BA15 BYU registered?

BA15 BYU is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2015.

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