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A25 ELB

2021 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 ELB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 62,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2025 62,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 45,370 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 45,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm **BOTH FRONTS** (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **BOTH REAR**3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 34,765 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 49,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 40,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2020

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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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A25 ELB is a 2021 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A25 ELB, 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.

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What year was A25 ELB registered?

A25 ELB is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 12 February 2021.

Is A25 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 ELB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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