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YE15 OSJ

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,149 mi
Last recorded164,149 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 OSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 164,149 miles

emissions not detected

o/s front tyre uneven wear

Fail 2 Feb 2026 163,683 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust shield slightly loose

Fail 12 Jan 2026 162,806 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides, forward arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm (225/45x17 runflat) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3.5mm (22545x17 runflat) (5.2.3 (e))

evidence of accident damage to front of vehicle

exhaust flex weakening

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Dec 2024 144,901 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both side inner/outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 144,901 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both side inner/outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 140,067 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 140,067 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,527 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,597 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,722 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2018 50,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YE15 OSJ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE15 OSJ, 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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YE15 OSJ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2015.

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