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SJ68 XRM

2018 BMW 120

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,158 mi
Last recorded62,158 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ68 XRM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 62,158 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,263 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 34,977 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 34,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 29,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 25,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 22,967 miles

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

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

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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SJ68 XRM is a 2018 BMW 120 in Orange 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 SJ68 XRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ68 XRM registered?

SJ68 XRM is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is SJ68 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ68 XRM 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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