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BM08 CAZ

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,665 mi
Last recorded72,665 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 CAZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 72,665 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,608 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2025 64,579 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,450 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 46,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 37,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,599 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 25 Feb 2020 24,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

offside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 15,377 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 15,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BM08 CAZ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BM08 CAZ, 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 BM08 CAZ registered?

BM08 CAZ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is BM08 CAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM08 CAZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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