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BJ65 EAA

2015 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 EAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 87,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 81,723 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled but not badly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled but not badly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 67,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Several bulges in outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Several bulges in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Several bulges in outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled but not badly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled but not badly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 52,390 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 30,225 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,421 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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BJ65 EAA is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BJ65 EAA, 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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BJ65 EAA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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