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AP70 EKM

2020 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,649 mi
Last recorded37,649 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP70 EKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 37,649 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 95% worn Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 27,037 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 22,655 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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AP70 EKM is a 2020 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AP70 EKM, 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.

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What year was AP70 EKM registered?

AP70 EKM is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 14 October 2020.

Is AP70 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP70 EKM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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