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AL04 MCG

2020 BMW 118

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,881 mi
Last recorded34,881 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 MCG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 34,881 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 28,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 33,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 23,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 26,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 18,114 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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AL04 MCG is a 2020 BMW 118 in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AL04 MCG, 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 AL04 MCG?

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What year was AL04 MCG registered?

AL04 MCG is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is AL04 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 MCG shows 6 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 AL04 MCG have outstanding finance?

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