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YD65 VZG

2015 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,672 mi
Last recorded99,672 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD65 VZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 99,672 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 99,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 99,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 96,527 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 96,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 92,273 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,747 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 45,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,390 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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YD65 VZG is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YD65 VZG, 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 YD65 VZG registered?

YD65 VZG is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2015.

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