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L14 UMX

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 UMX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 77,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 211,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 202,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 191,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 191,371 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various air freshners on rear view mirror ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 6 May 2022 172,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 159,024 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 159,024 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 145,243 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 40,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 130,574 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 126,500 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 126,499 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 122,697 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2014 117,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,462 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish.

both rear tyres wearing slighly on inner edges.

large dent in rear bumper.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,271 miles

offside & nearside rear tyre treads low & worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to front bumper.

near side front brake hose slightly perished.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,873 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,523 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,557 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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L14 UMX is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 L14 UMX, 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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L14 UMX is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2015.

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