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NK21 ZFL

2021 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,443 mi
Last recorded35,443 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK21 ZFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 35,443 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 35,443 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of binding on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 27,445 miles

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

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

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

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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NK21 ZFL is a 2021 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK21 ZFL, 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 NK21 ZFL registered?

NK21 ZFL is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 10 August 2021.

Is NK21 ZFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK21 ZFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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