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FV15 VYL

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,180 mi
Last recorded166,180 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 VYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 166,180 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Bump Stops Perished

Pass 4 Apr 2025 129,644 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished.

Offside Rear Bump stop perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 105,155 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,062 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,513 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,795 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 39,695 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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FV15 VYL is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV15 VYL, 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 FV15 VYL?

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What year was FV15 VYL registered?

FV15 VYL is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2015.

Is FV15 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV15 VYL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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