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YE15 MDY

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,970 mi
Last recorded164,970 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 MDY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,970 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 164,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 156,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,594 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 149,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 140,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 127,382 miles

both front shock dust bellows deteriated

Fail 17 Nov 2021 127,381 miles

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

both front shock dust bellows deteriated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,314 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 113,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 May 2019 89,677 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 May 2018 55,407 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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YE15 MDY 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 66.7%.

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 YE15 MDY, 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 YE15 MDY registered?

YE15 MDY is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2015.

Is YE15 MDY safe to buy?

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