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YE15 TLV

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,815 mi
Last recorded127,815 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 TLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention required worn inner edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 123,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 117,114 miles

Engine under tray fitted ( under body ) not allowing full inspection

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 117,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner arm bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine under tray fitted ( under body ) not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,015 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 103,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,855 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside/offside slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 17 May 2019 78,735 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 78,735 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 52,506 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge , sidewall cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TLV is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TLV, 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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YE15 TLV is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2015.

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