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L77 MCE

2018 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,410 mi
Last recorded47,410 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 MCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,410 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 47,410 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face has pieces missing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 43,831 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 35,547 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 27,612 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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L77 MCE is a 2018 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L77 MCE, 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 L77 MCE registered?

L77 MCE is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is L77 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 MCE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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