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R31 GEX

2018 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,960 mi
Last recorded33,960 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 33,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 25,678 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 25,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 23,608 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 18,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 12,071 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 12,070 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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R31 GEX 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 R31 GEX, 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 R31 GEX registered?

R31 GEX is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2018.

Is R31 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 GEX 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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