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A16 SYY

2017 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,394 mi
Last recorded106,394 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SYY
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 106,394 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 106,384 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining Springs (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,940 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,425 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 35,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 18,678 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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A16 SYY is a 2017 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 39,721 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 SYY registered?

A16 SYY is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 16 September 2017.

Is A16 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SYY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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