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JB59 BER

2015 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,311 mi
Last recorded76,311 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB59 BER
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,311 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 70,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 59,000 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 58,999 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating O/S AND N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,994 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO DO FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 Dec 2021 50,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 41,449 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 41,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc's also worn and scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 25,779 miles

Undertrays 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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JB59 BER is a 2015 BMW 120 in Red 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 JB59 BER, 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 JB59 BER registered?

JB59 BER is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is JB59 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB59 BER 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.

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