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AK51 TAK

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,131 mi
Last recorded62,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 TAK
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 56,919 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

Nearside Rear Outer tail light chipped

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine noisey

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall and 2 deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2022 43,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall and 2 deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 36,897 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,737 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,157 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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AK51 TAK is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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AK51 TAK is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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