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54 NEL

2021 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,784 mi
Last recorded47,784 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration54 NEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 47,784 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 39,562 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 30,424 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 30,424 miles

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

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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54 NEL is a 2021 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 2021 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,223 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 54 NEL, 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 5 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 54 NEL registered?

54 NEL is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is 54 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 NEL 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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