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SO18 KYS

2018 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,983 mi
Last recorded66,983 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 KYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 34,580 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 34,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2023 23,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 12,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 8,135 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 8,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SO18 KYS is a 2018 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 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 SO18 KYS, 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

How do I check the history of SO18 KYS?

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What year was SO18 KYS registered?

SO18 KYS is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 30 August 2018.

Is SO18 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO18 KYS 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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