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M20 COV

2020 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,684 mi
Last recorded47,684 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 COV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 47,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 44,789 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 38,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder 225x45x17 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Aug 2023 28,488 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level below minimum

service overdue and oil change message on dash

under guards fitted preventing further inspection

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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M20 COV is a 2020 BMW 116 in White 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 M20 COV, 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 M20 COV registered?

M20 COV is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2020.

Is M20 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 COV 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.

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