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BF18 PLJ

2018 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,623 mi
Last recorded64,623 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 PLJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 64,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle oil seal appears to be ‘weeping’ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, front and rear, all approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 53,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 46,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 36,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 36,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp internal damage, no beam pattern available (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn and Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,948 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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BF18 PLJ is a 2018 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BF18 PLJ, 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 BF18 PLJ registered?

BF18 PLJ is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is BF18 PLJ safe to buy?

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