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RA65 LKJ

2015 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,602 mi
Last recorded42,602 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 LKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 42,602 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 42,583 miles

Nearside 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 in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 36,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear to the outer tread

Pass 29 Dec 2023 32,165 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 28,912 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 26,576 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 23,308 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2019 20,692 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 20,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 15,700 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 15,549 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges.

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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RA65 LKJ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue 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 RA65 LKJ, 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 RA65 LKJ registered?

RA65 LKJ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2015.

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