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BJ70 FFA

2020 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,790 mi
Last recorded66,790 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ70 FFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 66,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers

Pass 11 Jul 2025 61,665 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,580 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 50,579 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 35,757 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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BJ70 FFA is a 2020 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ70 FFA, 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 BJ70 FFA registered?

BJ70 FFA is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2020.

Is BJ70 FFA safe to buy?

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