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S16 CWD

2015 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,684 mi
Last recorded137,684 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 CWD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 137,684 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front crash limiter corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever loose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 137,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front crash limiter corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 82,934 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 132,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front crash bar corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 132,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front crash bar corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 76,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,948 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 127,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 69,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 123,059 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 123,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 62,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,075 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 115,075 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 48,796 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 104,538 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 26,643 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 22,390 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,126 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 93,013 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185-60-15 ()

Pass 16 May 2017 88,764 miles

play offside track rod end

Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,726 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,156 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 57,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 35,661 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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S16 CWD is a 2015 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S16 CWD, 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 S16 CWD registered?

S16 CWD is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2015.

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