2020 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · R900 ABW

The most recent MOT, on 23 June 2025 at 32,662 miles, was a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. That result continues a stable and reassuringly consistent maintenance record. Every recorded test has come back free of mechanical faults, and there are no recurring themes across the four entries. No suspension, braking, or structural issues have ever been flagged. The mileage sits at around 5,444 miles per year, which is low for a six-year-old car. The usage pattern is uneven, though. Between August 2023 and June 2024 the car covered only about 2,174 miles, then recorded a sharp jump of roughly 12,000 miles in the twelve months to June 2025. That recent increase is not alarming, but it means the brakes, tyres, and suspension components have been worked harder in the last year than in the previous period. One entry deserves attention. On 25 June 2024 the vehicle failed the test at 20,615 miles with no defects recorded, then passed the following day at the same mileage. A one-day failure with no listed reason usually points to something minor and quickly rectified, such as headlamp alignment or a bulb, rather than a structural or mechanical fault. The clean pass a year later, after another 12,000 miles, backs up that interpretation. The testers have not identified any corrosion, worn bushes, binding calipers, or disc problems at any point. The key practical point for a buyer is that the June 2025 MOT certificate has now expired, so the car needs a fresh test before it can be used lawfully. Check the odometer against the service history to confirm the 32,662-mile reading is genuine, and carry out a hands-on inspection of tyre tread depth, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes. Those consumables will have taken the brunt of the recent higher-mileage year, even though the official records show the car in sound roadworthy condition.