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R17 OBC

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,903 mi
Last recorded59,903 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 OBC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,903 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2024 49,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 44,910 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2023 29,204 miles

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

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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R17 OBC is a 2020 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R17 OBC, 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 R17 OBC registered?

R17 OBC is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is R17 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 OBC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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