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RE20 EGJ

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,240 mi
Last recorded104,240 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE20 EGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 104,240 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre stepped

Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,642 miles

Rear Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 3 Jun 2024 46,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 31,682 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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RE20 EGJ is a 2020 BMW 116 in Black 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 RE20 EGJ, 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 RE20 EGJ?

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What year was RE20 EGJ registered?

RE20 EGJ is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2020.

Is RE20 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE20 EGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE20 EGJ have outstanding finance?

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