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J26 MCL

2020 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,997 mi
Last recorded39,997 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 21826,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 MCL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 39,997 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 39,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 16,921 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 11,729 miles

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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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J26 MCL is a 2020 BMW 218 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 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.

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How do I check the history of J26 MCL?

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What year was J26 MCL registered?

J26 MCL is a 2020 BMW 218, first registered on 30 March 2020.

Is J26 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 MCL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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