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NL15 NKM

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,091 mi
Last recorded74,091 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 NKM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 74,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 68,351 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 64,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,460 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,415 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 60,415 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,895 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,150 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS VERY LOW ON TREAD

Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Body Covers 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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NL15 NKM 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL15 NKM, 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 NL15 NKM registered?

NL15 NKM is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is NL15 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL15 NKM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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