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A20 YMF

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,226 mi
Last recorded111,226 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 YMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 111,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 107,718 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn out of shape on outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn out of shape 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Fail 2 Mar 2022 70,672 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn out of shape on outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn out of shape 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,884 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 23,884 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 YMF is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A20 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

A20 YMF is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is A20 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 YMF 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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