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AK21 ZUA

2021 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,960 mi
Last recorded25,960 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11828,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK21 ZUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 25,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 22,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 20,089 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 20,089 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AK21 ZUA is a 2021 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK21 ZUA, 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

How do I check the history of AK21 ZUA?

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What year was AK21 ZUA registered?

AK21 ZUA is a 2021 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2021.

Is AK21 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK21 ZUA 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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