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E4 YFN

2021 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,378 mi
Last recorded49,378 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 YFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 49,378 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 41,714 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 41,652 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 32,460 miles

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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E4 YFN is a 2021 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E4 YFN, 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 E4 YFN registered?

E4 YFN is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is E4 YFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 YFN 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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