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SP15 OVA

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,677 mi
Last recorded80,677 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 OVA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 80,677 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,211 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,307 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge o mm no cords showing at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,050 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2023 55,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,287 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outed edges close to limits

nearside rear and offside rear outer brake pads worn very low close to limits will soon need discs and pads

Pass 15 Jan 2021 39,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 30,713 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 21,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 14,990 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OVA is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVA, 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 SP15 OVA registered?

SP15 OVA is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is SP15 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP15 OVA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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