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SW15 AXU

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,072 mi
Last recorded34,072 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 AXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 34,072 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2025 31,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2024 22,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 22,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light lense cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2024 22,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light lense cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2023 20,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slightly corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 19,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 15,626 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 15,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 10,749 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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SW15 AXU is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black 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 SW15 AXU, 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 SW15 AXU registered?

SW15 AXU is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2015.

Is SW15 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW15 AXU 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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