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YG20 DHV

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,434 mi
Last recorded58,434 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG20 DHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 58,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 58,433 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,049 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,021 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 32,333 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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YG20 DHV 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 YG20 DHV, 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

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What year was YG20 DHV registered?

YG20 DHV is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is YG20 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG20 DHV 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.

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