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VE65 VXR

2015 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,425 mi
Last recorded89,425 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 VXR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,265 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,249 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 68,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,389 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 65,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,235 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 52,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not set (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not set (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaner ()

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 38,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,109 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))

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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VE65 VXR is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE65 VXR, 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 VE65 VXR registered?

VE65 VXR is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2015.

Is VE65 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE65 VXR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE65 VXR have outstanding finance?

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