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BD70 ZVB

2020 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,882 mi
Last recorded107,882 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD70 ZVB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 107,882 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,252 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 100,433 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 83,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 64,565 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2023 63,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BD70 ZVB is a 2020 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD70 ZVB, 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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What year was BD70 ZVB registered?

BD70 ZVB is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2020.

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