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ML15 ZFU

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,799 mi
Last recorded128,799 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 128,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 120,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN, LIPPED AND CORRODED.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND BALD ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND BALD ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN, LIPPED AND CORRODED.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND BALD ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND BALD ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 107,859 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 96,368 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 83,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,657 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 20 Sep 2019 74,657 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,022 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ML15 ZFU is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML15 ZFU, 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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ML15 ZFU is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2015.

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