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E15 SDA

2016 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,151 mi
Last recorded81,151 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 SDA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 81,151 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 72,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 62,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 53,050 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 43,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,211 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 8 Mar 2019 21,471 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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E15 SDA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 51,309 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 E15 SDA, 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 10 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E15 SDA registered?

E15 SDA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is E15 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 SDA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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