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YFZ 5097

2015 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,318 mi
Last recorded90,318 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 5097
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,318 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 90,318 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 79,678 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 79,678 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 66,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,848 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 54,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,284 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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YFZ 5097 is a 2015 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YFZ 5097, 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 YFZ 5097 registered?

YFZ 5097 is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is YFZ 5097 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFZ 5097 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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