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BC18 XHR

2018 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,376 mi
Last recorded87,376 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 XHR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 87,376 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 74,810 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 74,807 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 65,325 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 65,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,981 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 44,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,261 miles

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

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

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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BC18 XHR is a 2018 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC18 XHR, 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 BC18 XHR registered?

BC18 XHR is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is BC18 XHR safe to buy?

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