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YG20 VPP

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,393 mi
Last recorded56,393 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 56,393 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 51,541 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 6 May 2025 51,541 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2024 42,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 30,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,853 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 VPP is a 2020 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

YG20 VPP is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2020.

Is YG20 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG20 VPP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG20 VPP have outstanding finance?

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