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B5 ARH

2018 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,564 mi
Last recorded24,564 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 ARH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 24,564 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 19,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 14,906 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 11,696 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 10,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 10,305 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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B5 ARH is a 2018 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 ARH, 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 B5 ARH registered?

B5 ARH is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is B5 ARH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 ARH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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