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LJ68 YLY

2018 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,245 mi
Last recorded39,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 YLY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 39,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Tie Rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

slight steering drift to os.

Fail 18 Nov 2025 39,239 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Tie Rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 36,480 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 8 Nov 2024 36,472 miles

Front Registration plate missing not fitted (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative operating unit broken and link rod missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front flexi hose not fitted in bracket

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 14 Feb 2022 26,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,530 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 24,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,530 miles

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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LJ68 YLY is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJ68 YLY, 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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LJ68 YLY is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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