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NL18 DVO

2018 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 DVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 68,970 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 68,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2025 63,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 59,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 53,146 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 45,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,891 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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NL18 DVO is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black 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 NL18 DVO, 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 NL18 DVO registered?

NL18 DVO is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is NL18 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL18 DVO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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