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AO69 ZTE

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,058 mi
Last recorded46,058 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO69 ZTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 46,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,556 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 34,556 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 27,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 26,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 21,386 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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AO69 ZTE is a 2020 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO69 ZTE, 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 AO69 ZTE registered?

AO69 ZTE is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2020.

Is AO69 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO69 ZTE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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