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X18 CPE

2015 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

59,580 mi
Last recorded59,580 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 CPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 59,580 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 90,558 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear wearing/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2025 53,277 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 78,422 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 3mm and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 46,182 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 46,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chips to windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,023 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,482 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 29,483 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 51,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

wipers smearing.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 17,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,822 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 38,822 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH ! Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,493 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 37,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,228 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,863 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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X18 CPE is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 X18 CPE, 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 X18 CPE registered?

X18 CPE is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2015.

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