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M21 CHV

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,448 mi
Last recorded130,448 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 CHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 130,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 112,684 miles

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

Rear Differential leaking oil

Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 81,117 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 71,072 miles

Coolant low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil high

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 70,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant low

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil high

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 63,272 miles

Slight leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2018 51,936 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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M21 CHV is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M21 CHV, 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 M21 CHV registered?

M21 CHV is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is M21 CHV safe to buy?

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