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SM15 LUD

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,978 mi
Last recorded74,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 LUD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 74,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin friction lining starting to break up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 225/40r18 92w falken (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 74,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin friction lining starting to break up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 225/40r18 92w falken (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 67,557 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 61,539 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 61,539 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,497 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,041 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal leaking nearside rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 8,491 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 8,489 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 7,311 miles

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

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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SM15 LUD 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 SM15 LUD, 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 SM15 LUD registered?

SM15 LUD is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is SM15 LUD safe to buy?

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