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DA69 EKL

2020 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,052 mi
Last recorded86,052 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA69 EKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 86,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,030 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,881 miles

Under tray covers fitted

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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DA69 EKL 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 DA69 EKL, 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 DA69 EKL registered?

DA69 EKL is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 22 January 2020.

Is DA69 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA69 EKL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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