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ML18 GXA

2018 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,134 mi
Last recorded58,134 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 58,134 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 58,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 38,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 32,430 miles

Front Brake Pad Wear Indicator illuminated as cable rubbed through

Fail 25 Jul 2023 32,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake Pad Wear Indicator illuminated as cable rubbed through

Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,901 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 25,901 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 19,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 11,714 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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ML18 GXA is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML18 GXA, 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 ML18 GXA registered?

ML18 GXA is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is ML18 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 GXA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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