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VO15 BUP

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,361 mi
Last recorded114,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO15 BUP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 114,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 93,918 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 83,233 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,959 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 75,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 66,768 miles

205/50 17, Run-Flats.

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 3 May 2021 52,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 51,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/50 17, Run Flat.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17, Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 44,756 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 44,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,144 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,092 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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VO15 BUP is a 2015 BMW 120 in White 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 VO15 BUP, 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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VO15 BUP is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2015.

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