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N21 NLX

2019 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 NLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 104,822 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to check due to undertray being fitted at the time of testing **STRONGLY ADVISE FURTHUR INSPECTION** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides **STRONGLY ADVISE** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 84,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to check due to undertray being fitted at the time of testing **STRONGLY ADVISE FURTHUR INSPECTION** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides **STRONGLY ADVISE** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,443 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 53,085 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 39,432 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 NLX is a 2019 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 N21 NLX, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N21 NLX registered?

N21 NLX is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2019.

Is N21 NLX safe to buy?

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