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BD63 SEL

2021 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,803 mi
Last recorded7,803 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 SEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 7,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,919 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head light condensation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front screen chipped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 6,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 52,037 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 5,210 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,585 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,570 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,759 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 39,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge immediate replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Undertrays fitted

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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BD63 SEL is a 2021 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BD63 SEL, 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 BD63 SEL registered?

BD63 SEL is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2021.

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