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B21 ABB

2020 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,945 mi
Last recorded87,945 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 ABB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 87,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 77,801 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 55,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,822 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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B21 ABB is a 2020 BMW 118 in White 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 B21 ABB, 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 B21 ABB registered?

B21 ABB is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is B21 ABB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 ABB 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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