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181 EGL

2017 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,363 mi
Last recorded88,363 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 EGL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,363 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension bump stops split

Fail 29 May 2026 88,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 7 Jun 2025 81,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,319 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 71,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,847 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 34,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,543 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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181 EGL is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 181 EGL, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 181 EGL registered?

181 EGL is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is 181 EGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 181 EGL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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