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SG65 UBC

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,469 mi
Last recorded184,469 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG65 UBC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 184,469 miles

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Pass 27 Aug 2025 171,790 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield

Pass 6 Sep 2024 150,193 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 150,192 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and inner pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 117,285 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,053 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,424 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 93,422 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,338 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 61,338 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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SG65 UBC is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG65 UBC, 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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SG65 UBC is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2015.

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