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G22 AKR

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,605 mi
Last recorded79,605 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 AKR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 79,605 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 143,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 143,400 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,071 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 170,075 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 170,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 164,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 160,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,629 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,101 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,334 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 99,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,421 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,944 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,953 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Jan 2016 73,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,614 miles

All brake pads worn recommend checking.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low tread depth.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 56,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre worn low tread on edges.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,807 miles

Offside front tyre worn low tread on edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,121 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 51,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,004 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,525 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,474 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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G22 AKR is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G22 AKR, 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 G22 AKR registered?

G22 AKR is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2015.

Is G22 AKR safe to buy?

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