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A18 LOA

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,906 mi
Last recorded120,906 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LOA
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 120,906 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 120,895 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,218 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nosie from auxiliary drive area advise to have checked

service light on -7000 miles

Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,454 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 91,555 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2023 91,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2021 84,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in area b (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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A18 LOA is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 LOA registered?

A18 LOA is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is A18 LOA safe to buy?

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