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JJ56 JSJ

2020 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ56 JSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 88,163 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 77,267 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 103,172 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 103,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 66,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,229 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 100,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 46,487 miles

Nearside door mirror loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 19 Aug 2022 92,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 92,183 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior from mirror ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JJ56 JSJ is a 2020 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JJ56 JSJ, 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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JJ56 JSJ is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2020.

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