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AE21 HJA

2021 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,976 mi
Last recorded40,976 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11828,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE21 HJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 40,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 32,870 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 32,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 27,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 27,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 27,621 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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AE21 HJA is a 2021 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 28,544 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE21 HJA, 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 5 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 AE21 HJA registered?

AE21 HJA is a 2021 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2021.

Is AE21 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE21 HJA 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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