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YY55 ADA

2020 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,207 mi
Last recorded79,207 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 ADA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 79,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,106 miles

Brake pad wear sensor

TPMS illuminated

Pass 10 Dec 2024 59,431 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 59,431 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 40,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 40,207 miles

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

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

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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YY55 ADA is a 2020 BMW 116 in Red 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 YY55 ADA, 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 YY55 ADA registered?

YY55 ADA is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2020.

Is YY55 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY55 ADA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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