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GY15 YJR

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,971 mi
Last recorded127,971 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 YJR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 127,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 124,238 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 124,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,122 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 119,122 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 117,644 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 117,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 108,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 102,255 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 92,406 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 75,801 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot full unable to carry out full inspection

engine cover/under-trays fitted

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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GY15 YJR 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 GY15 YJR, 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 GY15 YJR registered?

GY15 YJR is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is GY15 YJR safe to buy?

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