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OW15 NKM

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,515 mi
Last recorded130,515 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW15 NKM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 130,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 116,616 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,993 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 77,154 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm ,worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 77,154 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm ,worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,185 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,247 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 39,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays 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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OW15 NKM is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black 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 OW15 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 OW15 NKM registered?

OW15 NKM is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 5 August 2015.

Is OW15 NKM safe to buy?

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