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BR56 DYR

2020 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,507 mi
Last recorded84,507 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR56 DYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 84,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,439 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 137,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has nail on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2025 72,624 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 130,264 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 130,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 50,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 119,772 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 119,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 31,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 111,454 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 111,454 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 101,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 91,634 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,600 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BR56 DYR is a 2020 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BR56 DYR, 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 BR56 DYR registered?

BR56 DYR is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is BR56 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR56 DYR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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