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FY15 OBX

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 OBX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,242 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent/Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,648 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 56,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,165 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,664 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 23,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FY15 OBX is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY15 OBX, 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 FY15 OBX registered?

FY15 OBX is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2015.

Is FY15 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY15 OBX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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