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YG15 JXV

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,049 mi
Last recorded142,049 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 JXV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 142,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 130,595 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 113,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn/wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not down to cords at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 102,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn/wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not down to cords at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,929 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,337 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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YG15 JXV is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG15 JXV, 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 YG15 JXV registered?

YG15 JXV is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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