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X123 DFC

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,286 mi
Last recorded134,286 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 DFC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 134,286 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 May 2025 122,027 miles

Central Lower crank shaft seal has a minor leak of oil

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

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bolt loose (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 115,666 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 101,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,823 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front - No play. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,440 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 65,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,509 miles

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 71,509 miles

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,249 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,424 miles

Multiple manufacturer plastic component covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 58,424 miles

Multiple manufacturer plastic component covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,620 miles

Front brake discs -ridged

Front indicator bulbs faded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,525 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,389 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,845 miles

o/s/f horn not working

Fail 8 Oct 2009 17,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f horn not working

Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,370 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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X123 DFC is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X123 DFC, 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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X123 DFC is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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