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M20 ETG

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,522 mi
Last recorded75,522 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 ETG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,522 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 75,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 64,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 53,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 53,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and thread depth just on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a sidewall cut but not deep (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 43,386 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 33,377 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 16,237 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 12,392 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 9,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from rear view mirror ()

under trays fitted

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 ETG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 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 ETG, 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 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M20 ETG registered?

M20 ETG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 February 2015.

Is M20 ETG safe to buy?

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