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MF18 JXU

2018 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,704 mi
Last recorded71,704 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF18 JXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 71,704 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 71,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,005 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,759 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,437 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 42,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,970 miles

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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MF18 JXU is a 2018 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF18 JXU, 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

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What year was MF18 JXU registered?

MF18 JXU is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is MF18 JXU safe to buy?

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