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SP18 XVT

2018 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,585 mi
Last recorded38,585 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP18 XVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 35,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,977 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 31,977 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 27,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 20,115 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 13 Sep 2021 12,078 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre depths low 2/3mm

Fail 10 Sep 2021 12,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre depths low 2/3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2020 6,803 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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SP18 XVT is a 2018 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP18 XVT, 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 SP18 XVT registered?

SP18 XVT is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is SP18 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP18 XVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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