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ML20 ZPW

2020 BMW 218I SE

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,161 mi
Last recorded48,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 218I SE28,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML20 ZPW
MakeBMW
Model218I SE
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 48,161 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 48,137 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 45,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jul 2025 45,914 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2024 36,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 36,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 25,987 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218I SE?

Based on 10,523 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
7,224
Miles/Year
2,102
On UK Roads
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ML20 ZPW is a 2020 BMW 218I SE in Blue 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 218I SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 28,664 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 ML20 ZPW registered?

ML20 ZPW is a 2020 BMW 218I SE, first registered on 10 July 2020.

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