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S26 UDY

2015 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 UDY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,179 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 101,179 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 91,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,493 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm/outer edge wear/outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,153 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 61,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,439 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 37,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with lip required on pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with lip will be required on pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,196 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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S26 UDY is a 2015 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 S26 UDY, 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

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What year was S26 UDY registered?

S26 UDY is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 13 November 2015.

Is S26 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 UDY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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