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VU65 YAJ

2015 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,547 mi
Last recorded43,547 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 YAJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 34,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 30,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 26,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 21,958 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 15,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 15,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 11,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 8,990 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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VU65 YAJ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU65 YAJ, 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 VU65 YAJ registered?

VU65 YAJ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is VU65 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU65 YAJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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