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PL15 OHV

2015 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 OHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,578 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 78,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 65,046 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2022 53,886 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 53,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,097 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,115 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 23,601 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 23,601 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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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PL15 OHV is a 2015 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

PL15 OHV is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is PL15 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL15 OHV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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