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YF65 YLC

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,361 mi
Last recorded120,361 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF65 YLC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 120,361 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/45R17 Run-Flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 104,532 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 104,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 Run-Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/45R17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 63,424 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,915 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 16,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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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YF65 YLC is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF65 YLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF65 YLC registered?

YF65 YLC is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 16 November 2015.

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