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AF70 VHR

2020 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,766 mi
Last recorded45,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF70 VHR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 45,766 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 45,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms light on

Pass 5 Feb 2025 41,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 35,974 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 35,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 34,968 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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AF70 VHR is a 2020 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF70 VHR, 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 AF70 VHR?

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What year was AF70 VHR registered?

AF70 VHR is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 14 October 2020.

Is AF70 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF70 VHR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF70 VHR have outstanding finance?

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