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PPC 5R

2015 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,015 mi
Last recorded83,015 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 5R
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 83,015 miles

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire wearing on edges and worn close to limits ( ADVISE REPLAMEMT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire wearing on edges and worn close to limits ( ADVISE REPLAMEMT (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low on arrival

Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,330 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,550 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 45,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 31,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,259 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 26,960 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 26,875 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 26,875 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 26,426 miles

Nearside Front 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 Sep 2018 19,449 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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PPC 5R is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PPC 5R, 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

How do I check the history of PPC 5R?

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What year was PPC 5R registered?

PPC 5R is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is PPC 5R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPC 5R shows 12 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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