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SC02 CER

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,719 mi
Last recorded108,719 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 CER
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 108,719 miles

Engine cover Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2025 104,936 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,907 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 96,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 91,197 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 91,197 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 90,552 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,436 miles

n/s front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,971 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 77,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,654 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.6mm - STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result

Fail 25 Jun 2018 67,654 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.6mm - STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result

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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SC02 CER 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 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 SC02 CER, 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 SC02 CER registered?

SC02 CER is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 25 February 2015.

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