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MS51 SJD

2018 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,276 mi
Last recorded44,276 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS51 SJD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 44,276 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 38,909 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 38,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 34,245 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,832 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 21,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (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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MS51 SJD 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 MS51 SJD, 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 MS51 SJD?

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What year was MS51 SJD registered?

MS51 SJD is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is MS51 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS51 SJD 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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