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S5 VUK

2015 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VUK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,407 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 48,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,425 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 43,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 38,722 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 37,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,592 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 18,059 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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S5 VUK is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S5 VUK, 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 S5 VUK registered?

S5 VUK is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is S5 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 VUK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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