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GW66 GEM

2018 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,302 mi
Last recorded95,302 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW66 GEM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 95,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 83,379 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshners removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 71,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 71,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 71,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 59,173 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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GW66 GEM is a 2018 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GW66 GEM, 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 GW66 GEM registered?

GW66 GEM is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 11 October 2018.

Is GW66 GEM safe to buy?

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