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GD15 XJY

2015 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,013 mi
Last recorded91,013 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD15 XJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover perished.

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop/cover perished.

Nearside Rear Bumper area accident damage, tyre has rubbed on wheel arch.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover perished.

Offside Rear Bump/cover perished.

Fail 9 Oct 2025 91,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover perished.

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop/cover perished.

Nearside Rear Bumper area accident damage, tyre has rubbed on wheel arch.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm + bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump/cover perished.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 79,514 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 79,514 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,756 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 67,756 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,214 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Sep 2021 48,214 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 41,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 31,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 22,335 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GD15 XJY is a 2015 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD15 XJY, 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 GD15 XJY registered?

GD15 XJY is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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