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SB65 VRP

2015 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VRP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 109,600 miles

Nail in tyre BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off SLIGHTLY LOOSE (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 97,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,393 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 47,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner door handle faulty mechanism

Pass 6 May 2019 27,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,130 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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SB65 VRP is a 2015 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SB65 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

SB65 VRP is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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