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YJ15 YVE

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,747 mi
Last recorded53,747 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 YVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,747 miles

Central Rear Upper park brake cable retaining clip loose cable but still secure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 47,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,498 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 39,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 32,882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,516 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 YVE is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ15 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

YJ15 YVE is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2015.

Is YJ15 YVE safe to buy?

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