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YA15 SXL

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 SXL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 93,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outstanding recall

Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut side wall 225/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 89,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut side wall 225/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2023 84,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 70,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,419 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Fractured ()

Fail 8 Aug 2020 61,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective Fractured ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 25,905 miles

all four tyres wearing inside 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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YA15 SXL is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA15 SXL, 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 YA15 SXL registered?

YA15 SXL is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 7 August 2015.

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