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J17 MXN

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MXN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,635 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,894 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2023 77,783 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 77,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 74,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 56,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlights low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,608 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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J17 MXN is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J17 MXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J17 MXN?

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What year was J17 MXN registered?

J17 MXN is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is J17 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 MXN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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