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Y18 JSL

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,902 mi
Last recorded87,902 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 JSL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 80,914 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 74,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 67,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,930 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,667 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,250 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 41,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 30,278 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))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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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Y18 JSL is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y18 JSL, 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 Y18 JSL registered?

Y18 JSL is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2015.

Is Y18 JSL safe to buy?

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