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AH20 PAB

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,788 mi
Last recorded10,788 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH20 PAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 10,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 10,788 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 10,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 10,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to/showing cords (cords rusting) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 8,998 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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AH20 PAB is a 2020 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AH20 PAB, 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 AH20 PAB registered?

AH20 PAB is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2020.

Is AH20 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH20 PAB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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