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J20 MTY

2018 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,815 mi
Last recorded26,815 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 MTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 26,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 22,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 16,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 11,091 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Feb 2022 3,942 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 3,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 3,334 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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J20 MTY is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J20 MTY, 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.

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What year was J20 MTY registered?

J20 MTY is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 25 October 2018.

Is J20 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 MTY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J20 MTY have outstanding finance?

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