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J7 PPX

2021 BMW 116

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 PPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 61,678 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 97,814 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 97,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 48,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Differential prop shaft housing seal slight leak

Pass 15 Apr 2024 83,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 83,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 39,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,152 miles

Slight leak from N/S driveshaft seal

Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,415 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,843 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 18,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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J7 PPX is a 2021 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J7 PPX, 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 J7 PPX registered?

J7 PPX is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2021.

Is J7 PPX safe to buy?

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