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M20 RTJ

2020 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,763 mi
Last recorded38,763 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 RTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 38,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 112,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 33,417 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 96,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 21,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 15,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,985 miles

Runflat fitted to offside front and non runflat fitted to nearside front.

Fail 19 Jan 2023 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn to cords on inner sidewall (225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Runflat fitted to offside front and non runflat fitted to nearside front.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,901 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 27,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 RTJ is a 2020 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RTJ, 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 RTJ registered?

M20 RTJ is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 2 October 2020.

Is M20 RTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 RTJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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