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SY65 KTE

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,014 mi
Last recorded173,014 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY65 KTE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 173,014 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 162,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 142,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,895 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,051 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 40,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 21,185 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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SY65 KTE 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 SY65 KTE, 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 SY65 KTE registered?

SY65 KTE is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is SY65 KTE safe to buy?

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