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BJ18 PFG

2018 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,778 mi
Last recorded61,778 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 PFG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 61,778 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 50,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and outer sidewall perished 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 50,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and outer sidewall perished 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 16,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 12,963 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

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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BJ18 PFG is a 2018 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ18 PFG, 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 BJ18 PFG registered?

BJ18 PFG is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is BJ18 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 PFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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