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BJ70 HFT

2020 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,023 mi
Last recorded36,023 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ70 HFT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 36,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 36,022 miles

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from centre mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 25,539 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 15,101 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 15,100 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 21 Aug 2023 13,276 miles

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

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

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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BJ70 HFT 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 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 BJ70 HFT, 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 BJ70 HFT registered?

BJ70 HFT is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2020.

Is BJ70 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ70 HFT 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.

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