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A21 PMA

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,189 mi
Last recorded86,189 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 PMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 67,338 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 56,459 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 46,271 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,339 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 26,572 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,787 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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A21 PMA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 PMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 PMA registered?

A21 PMA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is A21 PMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 PMA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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