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BR56 MEG

2020 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,946 mi
Last recorded45,946 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR56 MEG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 45,946 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 34,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 22,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 20,783 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

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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BR56 MEG is a 2020 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BR56 MEG, 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 BR56 MEG?

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What year was BR56 MEG registered?

BR56 MEG is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2020.

Is BR56 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR56 MEG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BR56 MEG have outstanding finance?

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