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2020 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · SY70 YMU

SY70 YMU

2020 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 29,686 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2020 · Inverness
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
29,686 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2020 BMW 118 is currently roadworthy, as confirmed by the February 2026 MOT at 29,686 miles which recorded no defects and indicates a stable maintenance record. The recorded mileage averages about 4,950 miles per year, well below the typical usage for a six‑year‑old vehicle, suggesting either light use or extended periods of inactivity. Mileage jumps from 19,119 miles in August 2023 to 19,698 miles in October 2023, a 579‑mile increase over two months, then to 25,345 miles by October 2024, showing a 5,647‑mile rise over a year, before climbing only 4,185 miles in the next nine months and a modest 156 miles in the seven months leading to the latest test. A buyer should focus on the suspension components, checking bushes and coil springs for wear or cracking, and examine the brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, especially given the lack of recorded defects but the potential for concealed corrosion on structural members and the exhaust system. The low mileage and clean MOT history suggest careful ownership, yet a thorough in‑person inspection of the undercarriage, brake performance, and tyre condition remains essential before purchase.

SY70 YMU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
  • 29,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
92
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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SY70 YMU Mileage History

  1. 29/08/202319,119 mi
  2. 19/10/202319,698 mi+579 mi
  3. 09/10/202425,345 mi+5,647 mi
  4. 23/07/202529,530 mi+4,185 mi
  5. 09/02/202629,686 mi+156 mi

Average of roughly 4,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SY70 YMU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 118 (SY70 YMU) between August 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

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

PASS
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ADVISORY