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SV15 SFO

2015 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,386 mi
Last recorded55,386 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV15 SFO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 55,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 50,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 45,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 41,296 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 41,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Unable to test wheel bearing due to binding brake

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 35,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,734 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 26,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 21,443 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,264 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 16,254 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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SV15 SFO is a 2015 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV15 SFO, 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 SV15 SFO registered?

SV15 SFO is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2015.

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