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C17 LJP

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,816 mi
Last recorded61,816 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 LJP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 61,816 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 54,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,625 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 47,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge of tread to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 43,192 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on shock asborb due to wrong size (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,806 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 33,806 miles

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

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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C17 LJP is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C17 LJP, 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 C17 LJP registered?

C17 LJP is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 27 August 2015.

Is C17 LJP safe to buy?

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