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AO20 BEJ

2020 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,794 mi
Last recorded32,794 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO20 BEJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 20,515 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 20,515 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,173 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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AO20 BEJ is a 2020 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO20 BEJ, 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 AO20 BEJ?

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What year was AO20 BEJ registered?

AO20 BEJ is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 8 July 2020.

Is AO20 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO20 BEJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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