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R5 NFN

2020 BMW 116

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,365 mi
Last recorded39,365 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 NFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 39,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 105,178 miles

diff leaking

Fail 30 Aug 2025 105,148 miles

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

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

diff leaking

Pass 16 May 2025 33,466 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 94,313 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 94,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 28,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,104 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 22 May 2023 21,354 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35r18 on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,043 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,314 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,750 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,988 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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R5 NFN is a 2020 BMW 116 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R5 NFN, 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

How do I check the history of R5 NFN?

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What year was R5 NFN registered?

R5 NFN is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2020.

Is R5 NFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 NFN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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