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C6 XLB

2017 BMW 120

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,397 mi
Last recorded103,397 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 XLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,397 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 103,397 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2025 111,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 105,269 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 105,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 105,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 90,215 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 90,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 81,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,887 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 82,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 78,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,925 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 71,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,423 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 76,109 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 76,109 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,933 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 70,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,027 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,035 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 54,035 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

undershields fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,208 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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C6 XLB is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 C6 XLB, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C6 XLB registered?

C6 XLB is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2017.

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