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PB15 GAV

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB15 GAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,899 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,291 miles

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,108 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,438 miles

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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PB15 GAV is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PB15 GAV, 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 PB15 GAV registered?

PB15 GAV is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2015.

Is PB15 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB15 GAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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