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FM15 TUA

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,196 mi
Last recorded126,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 TUA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 126,196 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 126,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,519 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 99,519 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,032 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front & rear brake pads lowish

n/s head lamp lens damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2022 45,154 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front & rear brake pads lowish

n/s head lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2021 39,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2021 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,262 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,092 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,006 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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FM15 TUA is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM15 TUA, 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

How do I check the history of FM15 TUA?

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What year was FM15 TUA registered?

FM15 TUA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2015.

Is FM15 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 TUA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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