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NY64 BGU

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,923 mi
Last recorded168,923 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY64 BGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 168,923 miles

Nearside Front headlight has slight condensation

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 154,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 139,801 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,672 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,135 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,199 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,199 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (hankook + maxtrek) in stock (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 245/40/18 (hankook + accelera) in stock (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,663 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 38,654 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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NY64 BGU is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NY64 BGU, 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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What year was NY64 BGU registered?

NY64 BGU is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 16 February 2015.

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