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J8 UTT

2020 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,691 mi
Last recorded21,691 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 21826,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 UTT
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 21,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 17,718 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 17,718 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 14,248 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 14,248 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 7,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 7,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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J8 UTT is a 2020 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J8 UTT registered?

J8 UTT is a 2020 BMW 218, first registered on 28 January 2020.

Is J8 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 UTT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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