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LS65 VSJ

2015 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,555 mi
Last recorded36,555 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS65 VSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 36,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 34,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre inner tread has acut no codes exposed and outer wall has some damage

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

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 7 Oct 2024 34,166 miles

Central Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre inner tread has acut no codes exposed and outer wall has some damage

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

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 11 Oct 2023 29,955 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 29,798 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 28,093 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,490 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 26,295 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 26,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,938 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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LS65 VSJ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS65 VSJ, 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 LS65 VSJ registered?

LS65 VSJ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is LS65 VSJ safe to buy?

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