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Y4 AAY

2015 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,252 mi
Last recorded72,252 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 AAY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 63,144 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,758 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,009 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear slight wear and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 42,009 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear slight wear and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,099 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 37,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,893 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,221 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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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Y4 AAY is a 2015 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y4 AAY, 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 Y4 AAY registered?

Y4 AAY is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 13 April 2015.

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