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N21 CDM

2018 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,511 mi
Last recorded76,511 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 CDM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 76,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,325 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2026 67,466 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 67,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 20 Feb 2025 77,767 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 13 Feb 2025 33,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,583 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 70,539 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 27,070 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 27,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 23,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 23,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 48,102 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,659 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 38,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 26,500 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,784 miles

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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N21 CDM is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 N21 CDM, 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 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N21 CDM registered?

N21 CDM is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is N21 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 CDM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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