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278D210

2020 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,222 mi
Last recorded33,222 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration278D210
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 33,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 28,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 28,527 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 22,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 15,591 miles

diplomatic plates fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2023 15,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

diplomatic plates fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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278D210 is a 2020 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 30,496 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 278D210, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 278D210 registered?

278D210 is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 16 January 2020.

Is 278D210 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 278D210 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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