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SP15 GGF

2015 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,454 mi
Last recorded39,454 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 GGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 39,454 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 39,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front height ride sensor rod broken

Nearside Rear height ride sensor rod broken

Oil leak, but not excessive around lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,002 miles

Front both sides back plates insecure

Hight ride sensors rod seized

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 36,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides back plates insecure

Hight ride sensors rod seized

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 32,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 32,216 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 28,648 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 25,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall small cut, no ply or cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 22,267 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 22,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 20,069 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 16,492 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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SP15 GGF is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP15 GGF, 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 SP15 GGF registered?

SP15 GGF is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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