CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE15 LJA

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,176 mi
Last recorded160,176 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 LJA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 160,176 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 160,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 151,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,982 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 125,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 107,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,130 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,305 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,504 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE15 LJA 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 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 YE15 LJA, 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

How do I check the history of YE15 LJA?

You can check the full history of YE15 LJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE15 LJA registered?

YE15 LJA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2015.

Is YE15 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE15 LJA 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.

Does YE15 LJA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE15 LJA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.