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YE65 KGJ

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,586 mi
Last recorded93,586 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE65 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,586 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,510 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2025 82,510 miles

Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 68,996 miles

Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 57,373 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2022 46,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 17,416 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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YE65 KGJ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE65 KGJ, 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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YE65 KGJ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2015.

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