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A20 LJU

2017 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,220 mi
Last recorded82,220 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 47,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 30,537 miles

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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A20 LJU is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 LJU, 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 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 LJU registered?

A20 LJU is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is A20 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 LJU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 LJU have outstanding finance?

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