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JE53 OTE

2015 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,657 mi
Last recorded57,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE53 OTE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 57,657 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 51,980 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 45,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 32,432 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 27,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 23,716 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2019 13,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 8,866 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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JE53 OTE is a 2015 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JE53 OTE, 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 JE53 OTE registered?

JE53 OTE is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2015.

Is JE53 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE53 OTE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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