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ES03 SLO

2018 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,241 mi
Last recorded66,241 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES03 SLO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 66,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 61,516 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 61,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 50,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 40,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,527 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 29,774 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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ES03 SLO is a 2018 BMW 120 in White 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 ES03 SLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ES03 SLO?

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What year was ES03 SLO registered?

ES03 SLO is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 24 October 2018.

Is ES03 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES03 SLO 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.

Does ES03 SLO have outstanding finance?

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