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BD68 ESY

2018 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,469 mi
Last recorded52,469 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD68 ESY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 48,514 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 48,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 41,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,431 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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BD68 ESY 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 83.3%.

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 BD68 ESY, 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 BD68 ESY registered?

BD68 ESY is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is BD68 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD68 ESY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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