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ML20 FDY

2020 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,366 mi
Last recorded60,366 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 21826,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML20 FDY
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 60,366 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Feb 2025 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 45,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 45,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 30,179 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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ML20 FDY 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 ML20 FDY?

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What year was ML20 FDY registered?

ML20 FDY is a 2020 BMW 218, first registered on 31 March 2020.

Is ML20 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML20 FDY 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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