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ML18 ZXK

2018 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,746 mi
Last recorded120,746 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 ZXK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 120,746 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 112,659 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash ,all pads seems good

stone chip on screen

Fail 25 Jul 2025 112,654 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash ,all pads seems good

Pass 25 Jul 2024 100,450 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash , ALL pads are visibly above 1.5mm

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 58,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 ZXK 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 87.5%.

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 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 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

ML18 ZXK is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is ML18 ZXK safe to buy?

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