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AK16 BYL

2016 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,665 mi
Last recorded52,665 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 BYL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 52,665 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 52,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,539 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 42,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 38,665 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 38,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 36,530 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 34,566 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 24,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,405 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 21,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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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AK16 BYL is a 2016 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK16 BYL registered?

AK16 BYL is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AK16 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 BYL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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