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YC15 VVA

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,077 mi
Last recorded122,077 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 VVA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 122,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 119,121 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 119,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 111,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,428 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,702 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 74,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall 2453518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,972 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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YC15 VVA is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey 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 YC15 VVA, 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 YC15 VVA registered?

YC15 VVA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2015.

Is YC15 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC15 VVA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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