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GV18 ETE

2018 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,588 mi
Last recorded32,588 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV18 ETE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 32,588 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 29,270 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 25,340 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 21,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 13,610 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 13,610 miles

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

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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GV18 ETE is a 2018 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GV18 ETE, 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

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What year was GV18 ETE registered?

GV18 ETE is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is GV18 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV18 ETE 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.

Does GV18 ETE have outstanding finance?

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