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S20 EWD

2019 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,905 mi
Last recorded116,905 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 EWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 116,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 183,650 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp flickering

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 183,650 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp flickering

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,701 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 171,114 miles

Nearside Front fog light flickering

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 83,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 154,766 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 153,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 150,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front to rear underbody tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,232 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,153 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,814 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,116 miles

Drivetrain warning light on dash (EML not illuminated)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,067 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,952 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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S20 EWD is a 2019 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 S20 EWD, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S20 EWD registered?

S20 EWD is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2019.

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