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YF65 SXC

2015 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF65 SXC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,443 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 87,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 66,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 43,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,585 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 36,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,582 miles

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 7 Nov 2018 23,180 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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YF65 SXC is a 2015 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF65 SXC, 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 YF65 SXC registered?

YF65 SXC is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2015.

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