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GM 101

2018 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,869 mi
Last recorded45,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM 101
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 45,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 40,516 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 34,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 31,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 22,258 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 22,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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GM 101 is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GM 101, 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 GM 101?

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What year was GM 101 registered?

GM 101 is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 27 November 2018.

Is GM 101 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM 101 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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