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WO04 EMM

2017 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,235 mi
Last recorded88,235 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 EMM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,235 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 88,235 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 75,635 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 75,635 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 63,641 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 63,641 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 52,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 52,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre size 225/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 41,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 33,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 28,820 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 28,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2020

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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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WO04 EMM is a 2017 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 WO04 EMM, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WO04 EMM registered?

WO04 EMM is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is WO04 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO04 EMM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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