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L888 BEX

2018 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,807 mi
Last recorded77,807 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 BEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,041 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 96,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 69,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 55,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2022 42,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 57,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 39,958 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,609 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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L888 BEX is a 2018 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L888 BEX, 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 L888 BEX registered?

L888 BEX is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is L888 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 BEX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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