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A3 FKX

2016 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,565 mi
Last recorded88,565 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FKX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 88,492 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,651 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,898 miles

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to obstruction

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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A3 FKX is a 2016 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was A3 FKX registered?

A3 FKX is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is A3 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 FKX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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