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YG70 OCV

2020 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,113 mi
Last recorded50,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG70 OCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 50,113 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 44,913 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 38,643 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YG70 OCV is a 2020 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 30,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG70 OCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG70 OCV?

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What year was YG70 OCV registered?

YG70 OCV is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is YG70 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG70 OCV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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