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J55 SNR

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 SNR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 114,740 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,787 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 79,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,583 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 56,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,527 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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J55 SNR is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue 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 J55 SNR, 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

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What year was J55 SNR registered?

J55 SNR is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 20 October 2015.

Is J55 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 SNR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J55 SNR have outstanding finance?

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