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AE70 MUW

2020 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,437 mi
Last recorded49,437 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE70 MUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 49,437 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 49,437 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 33,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 29,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 23,620 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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AE70 MUW is a 2020 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE70 MUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE70 MUW?

You can check the full history of AE70 MUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE70 MUW registered?

AE70 MUW is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2020.

Is AE70 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE70 MUW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE70 MUW have outstanding finance?

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