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AB14 GAR

2020 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,857 mi
Last recorded36,857 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB14 GAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 36,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,284 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 27,454 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

light switch loose

Pass 13 Dec 2023 19,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge \2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,976 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2023 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray has signs off oil leak unable to see where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 31,282 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AB14 GAR is a 2020 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2020 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 41,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB14 GAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB14 GAR registered?

AB14 GAR is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2020.

Is AB14 GAR safe to buy?

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