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CA69 YFM

2020 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,386 mi
Last recorded38,386 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA69 YFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 38,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 31,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge multiple damage on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 31,141 miles

Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault pads (1.7 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge multiple damage on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 25,115 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 17,564 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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CA69 YFM is a 2020 BMW 118 in Black 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 CA69 YFM, 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

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What year was CA69 YFM registered?

CA69 YFM is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 30 January 2020.

Is CA69 YFM safe to buy?

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