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EL13 REW

2018 BMW 120

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 REW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 73,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 60,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,982 miles

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

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

rear o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,218 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 12 Apr 2022 31,674 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 11 Apr 2022 31,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 14 Apr 2021 17,932 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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EL13 REW is a 2018 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol 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 EL13 REW, 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 EL13 REW registered?

EL13 REW is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is EL13 REW safe to buy?

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