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VU65 ETV

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 ETV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 90,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 85,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 80,652 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 75,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 70,771 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 59,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,094 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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VU65 ETV is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VU65 ETV, 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 VU65 ETV registered?

VU65 ETV is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is VU65 ETV safe to buy?

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