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KE21 ZXW

2021 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,641 mi
Last recorded40,641 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE21 ZXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 40,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 31,538 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 31,537 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (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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KE21 ZXW is a 2021 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE21 ZXW, 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

How do I check the history of KE21 ZXW?

You can check the full history of KE21 ZXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KE21 ZXW registered?

KE21 ZXW is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2021.

Is KE21 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE21 ZXW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KE21 ZXW have outstanding finance?

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