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YH21 GXJ

2021 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,362 mi
Last recorded41,362 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH21 GXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 41,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 41,358 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 33,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2024 20,846 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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YH21 GXJ is a 2021 BMW 116 in Black 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 YH21 GXJ, 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 YH21 GXJ registered?

YH21 GXJ is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2021.

Is YH21 GXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH21 GXJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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