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LM71 JGV

2021 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,862 mi
Last recorded69,862 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM71 JGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,862 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 69,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 60,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 60,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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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LM71 JGV is a 2021 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LM71 JGV, 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 LM71 JGV registered?

LM71 JGV is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2021.

Is LM71 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM71 JGV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM71 JGV have outstanding finance?

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