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JN51 MAY

2020 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,127 mi
Last recorded47,127 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN51 MAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 47,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 35,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 24,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 18,047 miles

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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JN51 MAY is a 2020 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JN51 MAY, 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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How do I check the history of JN51 MAY?

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What year was JN51 MAY registered?

JN51 MAY is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2020.

Is JN51 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JN51 MAY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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