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BV15 FCA

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,100 mi
Last recorded102,100 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 FCA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked & moisture in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 102,100 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked & moisture in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 98,443 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2024 98,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,868 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four wheels (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 93,867 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four wheels (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,788 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 85,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,666 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2019 68,587 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,962 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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BV15 FCA is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV15 FCA, 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 BV15 FCA registered?

BV15 FCA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2015.

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