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B19 BWX

2018 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,255 mi
Last recorded59,255 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 BWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 59,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth on outer edge and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 59,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth on outer edge and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and moisture in side side lense (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 45,208 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and moisture in side side lense (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 33,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2023 27,048 miles

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 15,395 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 14,642 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 14,642 miles

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

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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B19 BWX is a 2018 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B19 BWX, 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.

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What year was B19 BWX registered?

B19 BWX is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 30 October 2018.

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