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YJ15 XWP

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,183 mi
Last recorded140,183 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 XWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 140,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in vary poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 129,302 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 128,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 114,718 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2024 114,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,351 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 98,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on its outer tread 225.40.18.WRFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on its inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 63,953 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,736 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))

engine pans

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,125 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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YJ15 XWP is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YJ15 XWP, 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 YJ15 XWP registered?

YJ15 XWP is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 5 May 2015.

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