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SN15 MKG

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN15 MKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 66,447 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 66,443 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded/pitted at edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tpms illuminated

Fail 1 Apr 2025 63,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Tpms illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,159 miles

Front tyres worn 225/40/18

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres worn 245/35/18

Undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 56,499 miles

Windscreen washer not working all front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 54,318 miles

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

Securing clamp damaged on NS parking brake cable, but cable still secure

Service brake fluctuating excessively when brake pressed

chip in windscreen outside swept area of wipers

Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front tyres getting worn at edges

Pass 3 Mar 2020 49,905 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,342 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 42,342 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

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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SN15 MKG is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue 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 SN15 MKG, 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 SN15 MKG registered?

SN15 MKG is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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