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YB65 YYU

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,499 mi
Last recorded69,499 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 YYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 69,499 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 69,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2025 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under Trays Fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,849 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,582 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive FROM DIFF ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE !! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON TREAD !! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,123 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear WIPER SPLIT !

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON TREAD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,270 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 38,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 32,289 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 25,526 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YB65 YYU is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB65 YYU, 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 YB65 YYU registered?

YB65 YYU is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2015.

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