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L28 COU

2018 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,209 mi
Last recorded117,209 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 COU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,209 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 59,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,649 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,215 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,817 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm and offside has multiple cuts on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,183 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,406 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,606 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 45,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,208 miles

front and rear inner brake pads wearing low

light damage to offside lower front bumper

nearside tyre inner edge wearing low

offside front jacking pad lightly damaged

small cut to offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 14 May 2015 28,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low

light damage to offside front bumper lower corner

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside jacking pad slightly damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

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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L28 COU is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L28 COU, 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 L28 COU?

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What year was L28 COU registered?

L28 COU is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is L28 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L28 COU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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