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AJ16 BAU

2016 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,629 mi
Last recorded60,629 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 BAU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 60,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 55,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 46,775 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 46,775 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,430 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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AJ16 BAU is a 2016 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

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What year was AJ16 BAU registered?

AJ16 BAU is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is AJ16 BAU safe to buy?

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