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ML18 FCD

2018 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,620 mi
Last recorded47,620 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 FCD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 47,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays

Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 41,001 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2022 36,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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ML18 FCD is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML18 FCD, 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 ML18 FCD?

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What year was ML18 FCD registered?

ML18 FCD is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is ML18 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 FCD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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