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AO20 FMZ

2020 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,175 mi
Last recorded77,175 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO20 FMZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 77,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 77,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,772 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 FMZ is a 2020 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AO20 FMZ, 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 FMZ?

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What year was AO20 FMZ registered?

AO20 FMZ is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 2 July 2020.

Is AO20 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO20 FMZ 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.

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