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YG15 FRD

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,069 mi
Last recorded106,069 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 FRD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 106,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,302 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,753 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 86,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,448 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 76,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 64,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,733 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 53,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,813 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 30,675 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (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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YG15 FRD is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG15 FRD, 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 YG15 FRD registered?

YG15 FRD is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 10 July 2015.

Is YG15 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG15 FRD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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