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N21 KSM

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,805 mi
Last recorded90,805 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 KSM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 90,805 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 84,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,049 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,892 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 62,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 55,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster at maximum high, still too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 10,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock in steering rack

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 KSM is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 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 KSM, 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 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N21 KSM registered?

N21 KSM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is N21 KSM safe to buy?

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