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SP65 LFY

2015 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,437 mi
Last recorded102,437 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP65 LFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 102,437 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 102,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 102,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 96,158 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 96,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2024 85,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,054 miles

Emissions to low to register

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,954 miles

Emissions to low to register

Fail 29 Sep 2022 63,954 miles

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

Emissions to low to register

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,749 miles

Emissions Too low To Register

Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,227 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 36,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,986 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 18,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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SP65 LFY is a 2015 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP65 LFY, 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 SP65 LFY registered?

SP65 LFY is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is SP65 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP65 LFY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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