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NL70 XFC

2020 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,520 mi
Last recorded125,520 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL70 XFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 125,520 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 120,641 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 120,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Chords exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,482 miles

emissions above averge for type of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2024 100,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions above averge for type of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,624 miles

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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NL70 XFC is a 2020 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL70 XFC, 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 NL70 XFC registered?

NL70 XFC is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2020.

Is NL70 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL70 XFC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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