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YA15 UTG

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,097 mi
Last recorded91,097 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 UTG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,097 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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm Tread Depth & Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm Tread Depth & Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Driveshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 78,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Driveshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,681 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 61,680 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2021 45,697 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 45,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Secondary arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,504 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,651 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,267 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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YA15 UTG is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey 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 YA15 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

YA15 UTG is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 19 August 2015.

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