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A21 KEJ

2020 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,928 mi
Last recorded35,928 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 KEJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 35,928 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,750 miles

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

air box pipe is split/disconnected

Pass 3 Jan 2025 26,557 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 79,233 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 79,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 15,940 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 13,312 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,158 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 58,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,538 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,930 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,942 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,204 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,827 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,792 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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A21 KEJ is a 2020 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A21 KEJ, 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 A21 KEJ registered?

A21 KEJ is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is A21 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 KEJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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