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HN70 RFJ

2020 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,427 mi
Last recorded22,427 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN70 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 22,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2026 22,400 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 21,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 20,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 18,231 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 18,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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HN70 RFJ is a 2020 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN70 RFJ, 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 HN70 RFJ registered?

HN70 RFJ is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2020.

Is HN70 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN70 RFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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