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YE65 KGU

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,620 mi
Last recorded113,620 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE65 KGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 113,620 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 106,329 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 95,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arms, both sides, bushes splitting but NO play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip at very edge of swept area, Offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 95,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arms, both sides, bushes splitting but NO play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip at very edge of swept area, Offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,205 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 35,423 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 29,021 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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YE65 KGU is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE65 KGU, 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 YE65 KGU registered?

YE65 KGU is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2015.

Is YE65 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE65 KGU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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