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BJ70 HFX

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,392 mi
Last recorded34,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ70 HFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 34,392 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 27,354 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 22,375 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 22,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 HFX is a 2020 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFX, 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 BJ70 HFX registered?

BJ70 HFX is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2020.

Is BJ70 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ70 HFX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ70 HFX have outstanding finance?

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