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BW21 KTU

2021 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,899 mi
Last recorded35,899 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11828,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW21 KTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 35,899 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 28,136 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to inner sidewall

Fail 23 Dec 2024 28,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre has cut to inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2024 22,577 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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BW21 KTU is a 2021 BMW 118 in White 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 BW21 KTU, 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 BW21 KTU?

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What year was BW21 KTU registered?

BW21 KTU is a 2021 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2021.

Is BW21 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW21 KTU 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.

Does BW21 KTU have outstanding finance?

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