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W9 BMT

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 BMT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,225 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 71,899 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 71,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,872 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 56,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 43,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 36,746 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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W9 BMT is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W9 BMT, 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 W9 BMT registered?

W9 BMT is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 27 February 2015.

Is W9 BMT safe to buy?

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