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YF15 YXZ

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 YXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,589 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,416 miles

Service due light on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner + outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 68,416 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner + outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2023 60,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,850 miles

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

Front different speed-rated tyres fitted

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

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,435 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 6 Jan 2021 45,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,686 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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YF15 YXZ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey 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 YF15 YXZ, 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 YF15 YXZ registered?

YF15 YXZ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2015.

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