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JO51 ECC

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,615 mi
Last recorded34,615 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 ECC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 34,615 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 67,312 miles

undercoversfitted

Pass 2 Jan 2025 53,595 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2024 28,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 37,303 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 37,300 miles

Offside Front Upper Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.23% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 2% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 22,071 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 22,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 27,723 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 15,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 21,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts to the side wall (OUTER) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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JO51 ECC is a 2020 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JO51 ECC, 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 JO51 ECC registered?

JO51 ECC is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2020.

Is JO51 ECC safe to buy?

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