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GF18 OBW

2018 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,962 mi
Last recorded70,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 OBW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 70,962 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 70,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 60,588 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,924 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 39,476 miles

underbody floor covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 39,476 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 26,318 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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GF18 OBW is a 2018 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF18 OBW, 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 GF18 OBW?

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What year was GF18 OBW registered?

GF18 OBW is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is GF18 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 OBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF18 OBW have outstanding finance?

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