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GV69 LCN

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,887 mi
Last recorded53,887 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV69 LCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 53,887 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 48,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,722 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 37,435 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 37,435 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (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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GV69 LCN is a 2020 BMW 116 in Black 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 GV69 LCN, 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 GV69 LCN registered?

GV69 LCN is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 21 February 2020.

Is GV69 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV69 LCN 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.

Does GV69 LCN have outstanding finance?

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