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RV15 FWR

2015 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,910 mi
Last recorded156,910 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 FWR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 156,910 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 151,656 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 151,656 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 144,380 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 135,728 miles

stone chip outside zone a

Pass 18 May 2021 125,767 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 125,767 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 110,880 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,329 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,384 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2018 68,384 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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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RV15 FWR is a 2015 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV15 FWR, 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 RV15 FWR registered?

RV15 FWR is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 August 2015.

Is RV15 FWR safe to buy?

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