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BC70 UCS

2020 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,185 mi
Last recorded42,185 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC70 UCS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 42,185 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 42,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 13 Aug 2024 35,024 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 35,024 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp staying lit

Pass 10 May 2023 24,241 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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BC70 UCS is a 2020 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BC70 UCS, 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 BC70 UCS?

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What year was BC70 UCS registered?

BC70 UCS is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 11 September 2020.

Is BC70 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC70 UCS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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