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MT20 YAO

2020 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,585 mi
Last recorded73,585 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT20 YAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 73,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,918 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 43,917 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault light illuminated on dashboard cluster (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front window tint excessive (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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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MT20 YAO is a 2020 BMW 116 in Grey 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 MT20 YAO, 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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What year was MT20 YAO registered?

MT20 YAO is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2020.

Is MT20 YAO safe to buy?

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