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M31 ACJ

2021 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,174 mi
Last recorded75,174 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,174 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2025 45,770 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 39,973 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 61,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 32,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 52,402 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 41,412 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 28,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,454 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 26,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsr/osr tyres edges of tread cracking

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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M31 ACJ is a 2021 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M31 ACJ, 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 M31 ACJ registered?

M31 ACJ is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is M31 ACJ safe to buy?

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