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BL20 AZC

2020 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,300 mi
Last recorded32,300 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL20 AZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 32,300 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 31,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2025 31,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,003 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 24,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 21,383 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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BL20 AZC is a 2020 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL20 AZC, 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 BL20 AZC registered?

BL20 AZC is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2020.

Is BL20 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL20 AZC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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