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A21 CKM

2013 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 CKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 121,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Fail 21 May 2026 121,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 12 Jun 2025 115,722 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 109,035 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO3/4 LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 101,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 101,180 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 92,270 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 85,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2020 74,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under covers fitted obscuring view of underside

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,567 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 59,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,311 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,676 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 14,880 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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A21 CKM is a 2013 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,950 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 A21 CKM, 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 13 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A21 CKM registered?

A21 CKM is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is A21 CKM safe to buy?

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