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M21 LAM

2021 BMW 116

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,666 mi
Last recorded47,666 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 LAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 47,666 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 47,666 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 47,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,918 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 40,503 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 32,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,481 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 40,219 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 40,216 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut to Cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Pass 4 Dec 2020 32,876 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 27,497 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 19,957 miles

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

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

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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M21 LAM is a 2021 BMW 116 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M21 LAM, 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

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What year was M21 LAM registered?

M21 LAM is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2021.

Is M21 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 LAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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