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FB04 SAW

2021 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,949 mi
Last recorded37,949 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 SAW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 37,949 miles
Pass 16 May 2026 58,534 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 35,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 51,703 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 51,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 31,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 45,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff slight leak

Fail 21 May 2024 45,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 22 Apr 2024 29,006 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 May 2023 36,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 31,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 24,047 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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FB04 SAW is a 2021 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB04 SAW, 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 FB04 SAW registered?

FB04 SAW is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2021.

Is FB04 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB04 SAW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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