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G1 DCB

2020 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,948 mi
Last recorded68,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 DCB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 68,948 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 68,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,685 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 58,683 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 49,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 31,770 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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G1 DCB is a 2020 BMW 116 in White 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 G1 DCB, 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 G1 DCB registered?

G1 DCB is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2020.

Is G1 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 DCB 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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