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SP15 YLD

2015 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,886 mi
Last recorded124,886 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 YLD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 124,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,479 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 111,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,272 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,884 miles

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

multiple undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2021 66,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers limit is 0.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 2mm, inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))

multiple undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,520 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,237 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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SP15 YLD is a 2015 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP15 YLD, 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 SP15 YLD registered?

SP15 YLD is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2015.

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