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V20 ESX

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 ESX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,198 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 76,109 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 63,608 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 63,608 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 44,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,738 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 26,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 22,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,780 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Fail 18 Apr 2018 21,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

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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V20 ESX is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V20 ESX, 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 V20 ESX registered?

V20 ESX is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is V20 ESX safe to buy?

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