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SA09 LAN

2020 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,860 mi
Last recorded41,860 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 LAN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2025 41,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 20,870 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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SA09 LAN is a 2020 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA09 LAN, 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 SA09 LAN registered?

SA09 LAN is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2020.

Is SA09 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA09 LAN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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