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AF16 DXB

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,443 mi
Last recorded125,443 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 DXB
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 125,443 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 125,443 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 112,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,629 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 92,878 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 92,878 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,878 miles

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

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

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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AF16 DXB 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF16 DXB registered?

AF16 DXB is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is AF16 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 DXB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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