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2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto 1.5L Petrol · KW70 ABF

KW70 ABF

2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2020. Recorded mileage 25,161 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 218I M SPORT AUTO
Year / Origin
2020 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Aug 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
25,161 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Aug 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2020 BMW 218i M Sport Auto presents a clean and stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 8 August 2025 at 22,959 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken three-year pass sequence. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or failures logged across any examination in the supplied record. The odometer shows 18,798 miles at the 11 August 2023 test, rising to 20,870 miles by 9 August 2024 and 22,959 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 2,072 and 2,089 miles covered in the respective twelve-month periods, well below the 3,826 miles per year average implied by the age. Such low annual use over six years suggests the car spent extended periods stationary, though the DVSA data itself contains no gaps, rapid accumulation, or flagged faults to challenge that picture. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's low-mileage, likely static storage pattern. Standing time promotes corrosion on brake components and flat-spots on tyres even when the MOT shows a clear sheet. The absence of recorded advisories means no recurring mechanical or structural concerns exist in the official history to direct attention toward specific failure points. Verify in person that the automatic transmission and exhaust emissions remain within specification for a lightly used petrol unit. Previous owners clearly kept the car to a strict annual test standard with no deferred consumables appearing on the record, a positive indicator of basic upkeep discipline.
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KW70 ABF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
  • 25,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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KW70 ABF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 07:41
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 218I M Sport Auto (KW70 ABF) between August 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

KW70 ABF Mileage History

  1. 11/08/202318,798 mi
  2. 09/08/202420,870 mi+2,072 mi
  3. 08/08/202522,959 mi+2,089 mi
  4. 03/08/202625,112 mi+2,153 mi
  5. 07/08/202625,161 mi+49 mi

Average of roughly 2,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 AP

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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