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FP65 NCJ

2015 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP65 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,309 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 75,641 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 75,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 75,037 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 64,312 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,159 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 54,047 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,676 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,084 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 30,084 miles

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

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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FP65 NCJ is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP65 NCJ, 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 FP65 NCJ registered?

FP65 NCJ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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