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AF18 VEA

2018 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21645,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 VEA
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 86,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 71,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 22,199 miles

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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AF18 VEA is a 2018 BMW 216 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 45,155 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 8 years old, this BMW 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF18 VEA registered?

AF18 VEA is a 2018 BMW 216, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AF18 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 VEA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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