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LC11 JLC

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,806 mi
Last recorded118,806 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 JLC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 118,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 113,403 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 113,331 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 101,318 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 69,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,040 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,430 miles
Pass 21 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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LC11 JLC is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LC11 JLC, 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 LC11 JLC registered?

LC11 JLC is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is LC11 JLC safe to buy?

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