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B8 BAM

2020 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

106,140 mi
Last recorded106,140 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 106,140 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 32,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 27,761 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 95,855 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 95,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 19,599 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,402 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine starting to smoke

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,552 miles

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

lcd in o/s door mirror has bled

Fail 10 Nov 2021 93,552 miles

Windscreen washer not working poss pump and or blockage (3.5 (a))

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

lcd in o/s door mirror has bled

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 88,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s number plate light innop

Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,279 miles

both rear upper outer balljoint boots poor

Fail 2 Oct 2018 87,279 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear upper outer balljoint boots poor

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,583 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 85,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,065 miles

Engine cover under tray fitted

over sills fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,898 miles

Engine cover & under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 74,907 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,442 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre perrishing

Pass 7 Jul 2012 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 67,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,678 miles

osf tyre wearing outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perrishing on edges

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 61,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear no plate start to discolour

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,058 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,808 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,869 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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B8 BAM is a 2020 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 B8 BAM, 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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B8 BAM is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2020.

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