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YY65 ZCL

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,017 mi
Last recorded88,017 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 88,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to inner and outer areas of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to inner and outer areas of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 88,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to inner and outer areas of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to inner and outer areas of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 76,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 48,796 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 33,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 29,819 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 23,309 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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YY65 ZCL is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY65 ZCL, 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 YY65 ZCL registered?

YY65 ZCL is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2015.

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