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Y23 ELX

2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,087 mi
Last recorded30,087 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto29,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 ELX
MakeBMW
Model218I M Sport Auto
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 30,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 44,075 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 24,685 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 40,061 miles

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

Tps light on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2024 40,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 16,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 10,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,352 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 33,144 miles

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

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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Y23 ELX is a 2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y23 ELX registered?

Y23 ELX is a 2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto, first registered on 15 October 2020.

Is Y23 ELX safe to buy?

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