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2020 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · SV20 CHJ

SV20 CHJ

2020 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 14/08/2020. Recorded mileage 44,839 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2020 · Aberdeen
MOT Status
Valid until 03/09/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
44,839 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance history. The most recent MOT test conducted on 4 September 2025 at 44,839 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistency suggests that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a high standard, as the mechanical and safety components have consistently met DVSA parameters across three consecutive annual inspections. The mileage pattern is typical for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. Between the August 2023 test at 28,431 miles and the July 2024 test at 41,251 miles, the car covered 12,820 miles, indicating a period of higher usage. However, the subsequent interval of 3,588 miles until the September 2025 test shows a return to lower usage, which typically reduces the wear rate on drivetrain components and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage examples. Since the record shows no recurring mechanical faults or structural failures, a physical inspection should focus on standard consumable wear items that an MOT does not cover. A buyer should check for signs of tyre corrosion or uneven wear which could indicate alignment issues, and inspect the brake pads and discs for excessive pitting or thinning. Given the low mileage, checking for any dry cracking in rubber components or fluid leaks from the engine is advisable, though the documented history provides no immediate red flags regarding the vehicle's structural integrity or mechanical health.

SV20 CHJ Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 44,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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SV20 CHJ Mileage History

  1. 11/08/202328,431 mi
  2. 10/07/202441,251 mi+12,820 mi
  3. 04/09/202544,839 mi+3,588 mi

Average of roughly 7,937 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

SV20 CHJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 118 (SV20 CHJ) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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