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HJ18 TLO

2018 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,638 mi
Last recorded57,638 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 TLO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 57,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 57,638 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,218 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 44,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 34,799 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 34,797 miles

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not 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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HJ18 TLO is a 2018 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ18 TLO, 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 HJ18 TLO registered?

HJ18 TLO is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2018.

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