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XX03 MDS

2021 BMW 116

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,659 mi
Last recorded32,659 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 MDS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 32,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 114,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2025 114,288 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken away from bonnet (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2025 21,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 111,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 9,561 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,844 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,460 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,080 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 69,654 miles

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe has play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,897 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,444 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,817 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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XX03 MDS is a 2021 BMW 116 in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XX03 MDS, 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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XX03 MDS is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2021.

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