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AP69 COJ

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,162 mi
Last recorded53,162 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP69 COJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 53,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 39,283 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 26,531 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 20,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2023 20,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage all three buckles stuck under rear seat (10.1 (n))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative On dash. (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside 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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AP69 COJ 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 AP69 COJ, 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 AP69 COJ registered?

AP69 COJ is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2020.

Is AP69 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP69 COJ 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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