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AE16 XSZ

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XSZ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 121,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 115,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 111,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 102,655 miles

Offside 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 13 Apr 2023 102,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,724 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 87,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULBS FITTED INCORECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULBS FITTED INCORECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,462 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 68,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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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AE16 XSZ is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE16 XSZ registered?

AE16 XSZ is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is AE16 XSZ safe to buy?

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