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S1 MFV

2023 BMW 120

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 12028,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 MFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 77,018 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 77,018 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2026 36,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2026 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged / deteriorated middle section (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2025 75,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 66,847 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 59,066 miles

Brake performance not tested callipers binding at front and seriously leaking OSR (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 48,727 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 48,715 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,753 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 33,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 25,607 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,383 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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S1 MFV is a 2023 BMW 120 in Black. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2023 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 S1 MFV, 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 3 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S1 MFV registered?

S1 MFV is a 2023 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2023.

Is S1 MFV safe to buy?

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