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VE15 HPA

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,378 mi
Last recorded73,378 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 HPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,378 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 68,316 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror scratched (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 68,316 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror scratched (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 62,687 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 57,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 52,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 47,592 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 42,735 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 36,785 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 36,785 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 28,330 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 27,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VE15 HPA is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE15 HPA, 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 VE15 HPA registered?

VE15 HPA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is VE15 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE15 HPA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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