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A26 ECB

2016 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,170 mi
Last recorded104,170 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ECB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,170 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,661 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 94,661 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 51,475 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 51,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,887 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre almost down to the cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 49,887 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre almost down to the cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,438 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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A26 ECB is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 45,071 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 10 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A26 ECB?

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What year was A26 ECB registered?

A26 ECB is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is A26 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 ECB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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