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RA07 TAY

2021 BMW 116

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,171 mi
Last recorded31,171 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 TAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 31,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 72,929 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 25,082 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 70,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 20,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 54,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,910 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 48,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,735 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,770 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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RA07 TAY is a 2021 BMW 116 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RA07 TAY, 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.

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What year was RA07 TAY registered?

RA07 TAY is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2021.

Is RA07 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA07 TAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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