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AV16 GRF

2016 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,032 mi
Last recorded38,032 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 GRF
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 38,032 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 38,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Both (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 29,093 miles

sun strip on top area of windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2022 25,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,701 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tinted sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 18,736 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view upper sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

all tyres are perished on sidewalls

Pass 26 Mar 2019 13,475 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

sun strip front windscreen .

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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AV16 GRF is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue 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 AV16 GRF registered?

AV16 GRF is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AV16 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 GRF 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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