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VNZ 2490

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,111 mi
Last recorded178,111 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 2490
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 178,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 167,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 158,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 148,049 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 136,004 miles

Exhaust flexible section has minor leak of exhaust gases

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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,574 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 120,574 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 110,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 83,122 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 82,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VNZ 2490 is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue 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 VNZ 2490, 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 VNZ 2490 registered?

VNZ 2490 is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is VNZ 2490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNZ 2490 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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