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K55 MNT

2015 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MNT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,372 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 70,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 121,370 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 109,194 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 109,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 64,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,158 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,178 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 99,277 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 46,549 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,851 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 41,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,922 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 93,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,129 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 38,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,081 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 89,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undersheilds and engine covers

Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2017 74,327 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undersheilds not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2016 64,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 45,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 33,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine to clean for emmisions test

Fail 13 May 2013 33,513 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine to clean for emmisions test

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,870 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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K55 MNT is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 K55 MNT, 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.

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What year was K55 MNT registered?

K55 MNT is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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