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SC18 XJK

2018 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,398 mi
Last recorded57,398 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC18 XJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 57,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both look lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 57,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both look lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,706 miles

under tray's fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2025 50,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray's fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2024 42,146 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge - 3mm in places and cracking edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge - cracking edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs inner faces look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2024 42,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to OSF dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge - 3mm in places and cracking edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge - cracking edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs inner faces look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 34,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places - cracking on shoulders - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 13,632 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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SC18 XJK is a 2018 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC18 XJK, 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 SC18 XJK registered?

SC18 XJK is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 25 August 2018.

Is SC18 XJK safe to buy?

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