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V121 SCO

2023 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,229 mi
Last recorded14,229 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2023 BMW 11634,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 SCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 14,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 35,614 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 35,614 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 32,628 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 32,626 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning light flashing (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 25,956 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 23,251 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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V121 SCO is a 2023 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2023 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 34,386 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 V121 SCO, 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 3 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 V121 SCO registered?

V121 SCO is a 2023 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2023.

Is V121 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V121 SCO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V121 SCO have outstanding finance?

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