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AF20 GWZ

2020 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,161 mi
Last recorded70,161 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF20 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 70,161 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 60,365 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 60,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,206 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 48,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 48,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,572 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 29,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AF20 GWZ is a 2020 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF20 GWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF20 GWZ registered?

AF20 GWZ is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2020.

Is AF20 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF20 GWZ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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