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BMW 120 Registrations by Year

There are 63,112 BMW 120 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 63,112 BMW 120 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1993 to 2026.

More were registered in 2005 than any other year (7,030 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 77.2% for 2005 cars up to 90.7% for 2021 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

79.7%

MOT pass rate

63,112

On UK roads

75,415

Median mileage

22 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse BMW 120 registrations by year

28 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

48 plates 87.0% pass 28,834 mi

118 plates 89.1% pass 28,238 mi

227 plates 90.7% pass 34,140 mi

635 plates 89.4% pass 33,534 mi

652 plates 88.6% pass 34,402 mi

1,444 plates 86.8% pass 39,564 mi

2,444 plates 88.2% pass 45,083 mi

3,576 plates 86.7% pass 51,309 mi

3,940 plates 85.2% pass 56,516 mi

3,363 plates 82.7% pass 65,740 mi

2,751 plates 82.2% pass 65,625 mi

2,939 plates 79.7% pass 68,870 mi

4,075 plates 80.6% pass 71,376 mi

4,906 plates 79.8% pass 74,673 mi

4,651 plates 79.5% pass 75,835 mi

6,920 plates 78.5% pass 78,736 mi

5,561 plates 77.8% pass 84,780 mi

5,021 plates 77.9% pass 90,950 mi

7,030 plates 77.2% pass 92,216 mi

2,767 plates 77.2% pass 82,446 mi

BMW 120 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many BMW 120s are there in the UK?

There are 63,112 BMW 120 registrations on record across model years 1993 to 2026.

Which year had the most BMW 120s registered?

2005 — 7,030 BMW 120s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a BMW 120?

The typical BMW 120 has covered around 75,415 miles.

Which BMW 120 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 2021 BMW 120 has the highest pass rate at 90.7%.

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