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WG15 UWZ

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,336 mi
Last recorded146,336 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG15 UWZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 146,336 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 137,396 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 130,617 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 130,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between turbo and DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 117,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp from turbo to dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 117,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp from turbo to dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 106,974 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Fail 25 May 2022 106,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,376 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components in the Engine Bay

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,105 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2019 75,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,323 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 88Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG15 UWZ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WG15 UWZ, 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 WG15 UWZ registered?

WG15 UWZ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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