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PJ52 BUT

2015 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,116 mi
Last recorded52,116 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 BUT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 52,116 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 47,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S - Disk lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S - Disk lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S - Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,560 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 12 Oct 2021 35,910 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 35,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,373 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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PJ52 BUT is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ52 BUT, 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 PJ52 BUT registered?

PJ52 BUT is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2015.

Is PJ52 BUT safe to buy?

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