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L66 CEJ

2017 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,001 mi
Last recorded152,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 CEJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 152,001 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 152,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2025 138,120 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 138,066 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 116,155 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 116,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 67,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSF Inside edge's wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 67,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSF Inside edge's wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, 1.65mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2020

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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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L66 CEJ is a 2017 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 L66 CEJ, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L66 CEJ registered?

L66 CEJ is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is L66 CEJ safe to buy?

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