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YD15 YRA

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,372 mi
Last recorded142,372 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 YRA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 142,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 107,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,831 miles

Offside number plate light unit not flush fitting.

x2 rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,171 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 72,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,520 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 58,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,425 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 30,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YD15 YRA is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YD15 YRA, 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 YD15 YRA registered?

YD15 YRA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2015.

Is YD15 YRA safe to buy?

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