CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM65 XXH

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,061 mi
Last recorded53,061 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 XXH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 53,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,696 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r corroded at brake flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,111 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 38,137 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 38,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 30,062 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 25,670 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 18,331 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 15,308 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 15,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 10,067 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 10,060 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 9,388 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM65 XXH is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM65 XXH, 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

How do I check the history of SM65 XXH?

You can check the full history of SM65 XXH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM65 XXH registered?

SM65 XXH is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2015.

Is SM65 XXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 XXH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM65 XXH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM65 XXH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.