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PL15 BXD

2015 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,417 mi
Last recorded67,417 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 BXD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 67,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,491 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 58,486 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 52,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,034 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 29,866 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Jun 2019 29,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jun 2018 22,016 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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PL15 BXD is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PL15 BXD, 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 PL15 BXD registered?

PL15 BXD is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is PL15 BXD safe to buy?

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