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R123 ACJ

2015 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,478 mi
Last recorded160,478 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 160,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall 224/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 160,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall 245/35/18 RFT b/stone potenza (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall 224/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 146,099 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 146,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder potenza s001 rtf 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal central

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder low 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 131,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 117,024 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 117,024 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked on previous welding repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear uneven wear on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 bridgestone potenza (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 105,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 105,934 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 87,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 72,876 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,776 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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R123 ACJ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R123 ACJ, 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 R123 ACJ registered?

R123 ACJ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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