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BG70 GZS

2020 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,238 mi
Last recorded77,238 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG70 GZS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,238 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor crack on windshield (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides disc wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Jacking point pad missing

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner brake pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 77,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord exposed along threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edges cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor crack on windshield (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides disc wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Jacking point pad missing

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner brake pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 54,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area +tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area+ tread depth at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 54,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area +tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area+ tread depth at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 41,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus outer sidewall damage. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 29,635 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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BG70 GZS is a 2020 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 BG70 GZS, 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 BG70 GZS registered?

BG70 GZS is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2020.

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