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R5 YAF

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,826 mi
Last recorded69,826 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 YAF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 69,826 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 63,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 57,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 54,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 48,290 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,921 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 39,757 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 32,430 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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R5 YAF is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 YAF, 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 R5 YAF?

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What year was R5 YAF registered?

R5 YAF is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is R5 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 YAF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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