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JO52 MCA

2021 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,433 mi
Last recorded48,433 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO52 MCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 48,433 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 48,431 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 37,001 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 37,001 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 28,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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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JO52 MCA is a 2021 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JO52 MCA, 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 JO52 MCA registered?

JO52 MCA is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2021.

Is JO52 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO52 MCA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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