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YC65 VFA

2015 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,157 mi
Last recorded173,157 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC65 VFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 173,157 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 173,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge excessively worn ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge excessively worn ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 149,498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 128,365 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 103,021 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 75,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2021 56,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 46,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,206 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 34,442 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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YC65 VFA is a 2015 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC65 VFA, 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 YC65 VFA registered?

YC65 VFA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 9 November 2015.

Is YC65 VFA safe to buy?

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