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LH03 ACE

2015 BMW 120

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,598 mi
Last recorded75,598 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH03 ACE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,598 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,384 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 71,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 66,779 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 61,266 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,622 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,206 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,098 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 29,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

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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LH03 ACE is a 2015 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LH03 ACE, 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

How do I check the history of LH03 ACE?

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What year was LH03 ACE registered?

LH03 ACE is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2015.

Is LH03 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH03 ACE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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