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DE20 VWU

2020 BMW 218I SE Auto

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,540 mi
Last recorded87,540 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 218I SE Auto35,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE20 VWU
MakeBMW
Model218I SE Auto
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 87,540 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 75,727 miles

Brake system warning lamp indicates a possible brake fault. Further investigation advised.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low. Unable to view inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low. Unable to view inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,469 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 61,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 46,641 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218I SE Auto?

Based on 5,497 MOT tests across 1,156 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,968
Miles/Year
1,156
On UK Roads
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DE20 VWU is a 2020 BMW 218I SE Auto 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 218I SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 35,159 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was DE20 VWU registered?

DE20 VWU is a 2020 BMW 218I SE Auto, first registered on 26 June 2020.

Is DE20 VWU safe to buy?

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