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FJ21 KNW

2021 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,815 mi
Last recorded62,815 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ21 KNW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 62,299 miles

Central Front under tray damaged

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 62,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front under tray damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 47,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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FJ21 KNW is a 2021 BMW 116 in Black 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 FJ21 KNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ21 KNW registered?

FJ21 KNW is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2021.

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