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L13 XLA

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,940 mi
Last recorded109,940 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 XLA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 109,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,060 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 99,878 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,457 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 85,457 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,336 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 77,336 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 60,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,695 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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L13 XLA is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L13 XLA, 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 L13 XLA registered?

L13 XLA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2015.

Is L13 XLA safe to buy?

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