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T8 BWE

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,546 mi
Last recorded83,546 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 BWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 83,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment high travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,953 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 64,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,630 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 46,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,712 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn low (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T8 BWE is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T8 BWE, 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 T8 BWE registered?

T8 BWE is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2015.

Is T8 BWE safe to buy?

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