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FD15 XCL

2015 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,488 mi
Last recorded63,488 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD15 XCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 63,488 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 60,151 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 56,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 53,598 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 53,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 88y Goodyear Eagle f1 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 51,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 48,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 46,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 37,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,472 miles

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

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

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

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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FD15 XCL is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FD15 XCL, 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 FD15 XCL registered?

FD15 XCL is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is FD15 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD15 XCL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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