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C23 UUW

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 UUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 81,551 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four cracking/ de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn/ wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 75,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 67,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 57,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 50,612 miles

Slight leak from rear diff

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,545 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower Front lower arm bush has slight play and cracked in bush unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very Slight cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front and Rear brake discs are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front and Rear pads are low and close to indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower Front lower arm bush has slight play and cracked in bush unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very Slight cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin pad wear indicator getting close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear indicator getting close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,105 miles

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

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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C23 UUW is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C23 UUW, 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 C23 UUW registered?

C23 UUW is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2015.

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