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MV65 BPU

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,553 mi
Last recorded70,553 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV65 BPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 70,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 67,435 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 67,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb loose in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 65,358 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 65,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,409 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 61,310 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,891 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,751 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 43,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,270 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 38,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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MV65 BPU is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV65 BPU, 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 MV65 BPU registered?

MV65 BPU is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is MV65 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV65 BPU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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