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BJ20 OTR

2020 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,356 mi
Last recorded52,356 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ20 OTR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 52,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 45,445 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 45,441 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 39,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 28,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 15,883 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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BJ20 OTR is a 2020 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ20 OTR, 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 BJ20 OTR?

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What year was BJ20 OTR registered?

BJ20 OTR is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 17 July 2020.

Is BJ20 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ20 OTR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ20 OTR have outstanding finance?

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