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MT55 SAV

2018 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 SAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 68,290 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 57,741 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 45,175 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2022 30,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 30,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 18,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 16,418 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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MT55 SAV is a 2018 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MT55 SAV, 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.

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What year was MT55 SAV registered?

MT55 SAV is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is MT55 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 SAV 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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