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MA18 DBZ

2018 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,405 mi
Last recorded59,405 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA18 DBZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 55,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 43,753 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 32,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 23,683 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 23,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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MA18 DBZ is a 2018 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA18 DBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA18 DBZ?

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What year was MA18 DBZ registered?

MA18 DBZ is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is MA18 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA18 DBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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