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AM15 SJW

2020 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,400 mi
Last recorded41,400 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM15 SJW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 41,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 76,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner

Fail 13 Sep 2025 76,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 38,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge age cracking no cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge age cracking no cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 66,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 26,322 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 44,713 miles

under trays fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2022 11,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 27,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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AM15 SJW is a 2020 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AM15 SJW, 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 AM15 SJW?

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What year was AM15 SJW registered?

AM15 SJW is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 10 July 2020.

Is AM15 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM15 SJW shows 15 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 AM15 SJW have outstanding finance?

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