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AR70 AWZ

2021 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,833 mi
Last recorded49,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11828,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR70 AWZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 49,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 49,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails 225/45 17

Pass 9 Jul 2025 45,869 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 45,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 42,874 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 37,049 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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AR70 AWZ is a 2021 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 28,544 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 AR70 AWZ, 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 5 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 AR70 AWZ?

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What year was AR70 AWZ registered?

AR70 AWZ is a 2021 BMW 118, first registered on 13 January 2021.

Is AR70 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR70 AWZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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