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EA21 WCN

2021 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA21 WCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 70,233 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 70,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 54,304 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,527 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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EA21 WCN is a 2021 BMW 116 in Blue 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 EA21 WCN, 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 EA21 WCN registered?

EA21 WCN is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2021.

Is EA21 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA21 WCN 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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