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SH15 SXG

2015 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,821 mi
Last recorded83,821 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH15 SXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,821 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 73,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 65,392 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 65,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,021 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and heavy corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2019 21,065 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,875 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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SH15 SXG is a 2015 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH15 SXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH15 SXG registered?

SH15 SXG is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2015.

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