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AP65 LJU

2016 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,089 mi
Last recorded52,089 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 LJU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 52,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 52,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 49,767 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 49,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 48,004 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 48,004 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 45,031 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 37,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 31,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 25,413 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 9,233 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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AP65 LJU 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 AP65 LJU registered?

AP65 LJU is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is AP65 LJU safe to buy?

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