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AO69 ZDL

2020 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO69 ZDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 42,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 41,631 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 41,631 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 34,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

no emissions detected

Pass 9 Jan 2024 26,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 17,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner surface low in tread on 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AO69 ZDL is a 2020 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AO69 ZDL, 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

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What year was AO69 ZDL registered?

AO69 ZDL is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 21 January 2020.

Is AO69 ZDL safe to buy?

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