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YL69 BDZ

2020 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,555 mi
Last recorded61,555 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL69 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 61,555 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 50,473 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 36,102 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 36,101 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,079 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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YL69 BDZ is a 2020 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL69 BDZ, 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

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What year was YL69 BDZ registered?

YL69 BDZ is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 28 January 2020.

Is YL69 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL69 BDZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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