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AO16 WBJ

2016 BMW 218

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,621 mi
Last recorded35,621 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 35,621 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jul 2024 32,408 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2024 32,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

trays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 28,954 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 25,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 23,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 17,752 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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AO16 WBJ is a 2016 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol 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 AO16 WBJ registered?

AO16 WBJ is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is AO16 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 WBJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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