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K21 FRD

2020 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,492 mi
Last recorded136,492 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 FRD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 136,492 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake application really slow compared to offside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 136,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake application really slow compared to offside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2026 64,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 64,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,996 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,941 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 124,247 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 124,231 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 29,603 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 113,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 96,380 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 96,377 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,388 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 79,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,425 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 67,423 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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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K21 FRD is a 2020 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2020 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 41,492 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 K21 FRD, 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 6 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 K21 FRD registered?

K21 FRD is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2020.

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