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J12 UMM

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,728 mi
Last recorded111,728 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 UMM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 111,728 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 99,913 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,545 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted front middle and rear

Fail 13 Oct 2023 73,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted front middle and rear

Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,120 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 66,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 56,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2019 32,512 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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J12 UMM is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J12 UMM, 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 J12 UMM registered?

J12 UMM is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2015.

Is J12 UMM safe to buy?

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