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SP65 ZSW

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,581 mi
Last recorded87,581 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP65 ZSW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,427 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorber light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear diff oil slightly leak

Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,965 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bush worn (bush have some movements) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightly play on inner joint ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc bit worn inner faces of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear diff slightly oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,124 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 29,297 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 26,378 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 24,111 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip at bottom of screen, drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out completely on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out completely on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

all brake discs have suface rust

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 ZSW is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP65 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

SP65 ZSW is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is SP65 ZSW safe to buy?

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