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NU70 DHF

2021 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,273 mi
Last recorded56,273 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU70 DHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 56,273 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,392 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 44,392 miles

Central Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 31,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 15,757 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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NU70 DHF is a 2021 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU70 DHF, 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 NU70 DHF registered?

NU70 DHF is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2021.

Is NU70 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU70 DHF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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