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AV51 ACV

2020 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,520 mi
Last recorded22,520 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ACV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 22,520 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 22,520 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre worn low

Pass 8 May 2025 18,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 14,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 11,207 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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AV51 ACV is a 2020 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol 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 AV51 ACV, 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 AV51 ACV?

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What year was AV51 ACV registered?

AV51 ACV is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is AV51 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 ACV 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.

Does AV51 ACV have outstanding finance?

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