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J23 TAP

2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,308 mi
Last recorded31,308 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto29,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 TAP
MakeBMW
Model218I M Sport Auto
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 31,308 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 28,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 45,308 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 23,665 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 40,290 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 40,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 34,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 18,177 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218I M Sport Auto?

Based on 30,646 MOT tests across 11,411 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
11,411
On UK Roads
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J23 TAP is a 2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,491 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 J23 TAP registered?

J23 TAP is a 2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto, first registered on 6 July 2020.

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The MOT history for J23 TAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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