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YF15 YYT

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,209 mi
Last recorded91,209 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 YYT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,209 miles

Front Windscreen has a sun strip, not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,708 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen has sun strip, not seriously affecting drivers view

Pad wear indicator illuminated but pads not worn to sensors

Fail 15 Oct 2024 81,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen has sun strip, not seriously affecting drivers view

Pad wear indicator illuminated but pads not worn to sensors

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,727 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 70,726 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 56,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 55,774 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Grey tinted background and should be white (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 47,803 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 43,044 miles

Rear tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,639 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread on inner edge

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

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 YYT is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF15 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

YF15 YYT is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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