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SM65 XXS

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,418 mi
Last recorded58,418 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 58,418 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 58,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2025 56,460 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 56,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges ,NEAR LEGAL LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 54,530 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 54,530 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,079 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,399 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,683 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 37,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 32,858 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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SM65 XXS 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 69.2%.

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 XXS, 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 SM65 XXS registered?

SM65 XXS is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is SM65 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 XXS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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