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KS15 BYG

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,144 mi
Last recorded147,144 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS15 BYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 147,144 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 147,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,688 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 134,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 115,492 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 115,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,436 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 103,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 103,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Bumper attachment not secure in

Pass 13 Mar 2021 88,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 74,660 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,314 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,923 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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KS15 BYG is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KS15 BYG, 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 KS15 BYG registered?

KS15 BYG is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2015.

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