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SA21 GYP

2021 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,998 mi
Last recorded68,998 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA21 GYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,998 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 68,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 61,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 52,624 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 52,613 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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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SA21 GYP is a 2021 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SA21 GYP, 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 SA21 GYP registered?

SA21 GYP is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2021.

Is SA21 GYP safe to buy?

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