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RO54 ARC

2017 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,975 mi
Last recorded80,975 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO54 ARC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,975 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 80,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2024 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARING CORRECTLY (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,945 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,054 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 31,054 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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RO54 ARC is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 RO54 ARC, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RO54 ARC registered?

RO54 ARC is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is RO54 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO54 ARC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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