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FL20 EXV

2020 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,833 mi
Last recorded145,833 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 21826,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL20 EXV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 145,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 139,543 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 139,540 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 123,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 123,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 95,523 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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FL20 EXV is a 2020 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 26,177 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL20 EXV registered?

FL20 EXV is a 2020 BMW 218, first registered on 25 June 2020.

Is FL20 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL20 EXV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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