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RE15 SFZ

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,070 mi
Last recorded108,070 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 SFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,070 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexi broken

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

tpms warning light illuminated

Fail 25 Feb 2026 108,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexi broken

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

tpms warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,711 miles

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

front exhaust flexi broken

Fail 5 Feb 2025 98,711 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexi broken

Pass 13 Jan 2024 90,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 73,598 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,532 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,420 miles

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

emissions too low to detect

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cut on rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,440 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,623 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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RE15 SFZ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE15 SFZ, 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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What year was RE15 SFZ registered?

RE15 SFZ is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 14 May 2015.

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