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CN07 SEW

2020 BMW 116

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,090 mi
Last recorded89,090 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN07 SEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,090 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 89,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2026 19,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 17,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 81,498 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 81,498 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 14,954 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp, Light Output Significantly Reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing A Full Inspection To Be Carried On Testable Items

Fail 22 Mar 2024 76,865 miles

Side repeater not working drivers wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nsr registration plate lamp, light output significantly reduced

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 25 Jul 2023 10,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Wearing On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close To The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close To The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,844 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,230 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,223 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,545 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,742 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CN07 SEW is a 2020 BMW 116 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CN07 SEW, 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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CN07 SEW is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2020.

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