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YG15 HVE

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,710 mi
Last recorded117,710 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 HVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 117,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 106,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges , and some sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,028 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 86,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,987 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 77,987 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 69,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,623 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 63,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,134 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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YG15 HVE is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HVE, 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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YG15 HVE is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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