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SM21 AXK

2021 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,994 mi
Last recorded59,994 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM21 AXK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 59,994 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 44,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 44,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 31,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3mm, slight damage to sidewall + tread, cracking and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weep of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inside edge, cracking and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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SM21 AXK is a 2021 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM21 AXK, 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 SM21 AXK registered?

SM21 AXK is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 14 May 2021.

Is SM21 AXK safe to buy?

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