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C1 ALH

2020 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,439 mi
Last recorded53,439 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 ALH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 53,439 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,557 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 41,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 30,618 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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C1 ALH is a 2020 BMW 118 in Black 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 C1 ALH, 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 C1 ALH?

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What year was C1 ALH registered?

C1 ALH is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2020.

Is C1 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 ALH 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 C1 ALH have outstanding finance?

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