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SB65 LTE

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 LTE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 95,604 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 95,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 89,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 79,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,753 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 70,753 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs inner & outer faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pad warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs inner faces heavily corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,165 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 61,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,132 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,930 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Fail 22 Aug 2018 22,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

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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SB65 LTE is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB65 LTE, 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 SB65 LTE registered?

SB65 LTE is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2015.

Is SB65 LTE safe to buy?

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