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BT20 OLB

2020 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,557 mi
Last recorded24,557 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT20 OLB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 24,557 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 24,555 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 21,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 18,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in outer and inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 15,411 miles

full under body covers/shields 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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BT20 OLB is a 2020 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT20 OLB, 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 BT20 OLB?

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What year was BT20 OLB registered?

BT20 OLB is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2020.

Is BT20 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT20 OLB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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