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MX15 XSR

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,229 mi
Last recorded98,229 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX15 XSR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 98,229 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 84,941 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 77,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,687 miles

Under covers damaged.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 71,687 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Under covers damaged.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,258 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 70,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 49,076 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 49,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 31,948 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,539 miles

centre rear seat belt unavailable for test

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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MX15 XSR is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX15 XSR, 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 MX15 XSR registered?

MX15 XSR is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is MX15 XSR safe to buy?

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