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YM69 VFP

2020 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,900 mi
Last recorded52,900 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM69 VFP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 52,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 50,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 37,832 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YM69 VFP is a 2020 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YM69 VFP, 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 YM69 VFP registered?

YM69 VFP is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 22 January 2020.

Is YM69 VFP safe to buy?

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