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AA18 DRE

2018 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,760 mi
Last recorded79,760 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA18 DRE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 65,946 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 65,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 52,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2023 41,037 miles

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2022 32,912 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 27,506 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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AA18 DRE is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 AA18 DRE, 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 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA18 DRE registered?

AA18 DRE is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is AA18 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA18 DRE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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