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YG70 JFY

2020 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,771 mi
Last recorded50,771 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG70 JFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 50,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 44,162 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 44,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,859 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 23,974 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (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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YG70 JFY is a 2020 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG70 JFY, 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 YG70 JFY registered?

YG70 JFY is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2020.

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