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AV54 TAR

2016 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,709 mi
Last recorded37,709 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 TAR
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 37,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 32,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also insecure but not likely to fall. (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 32,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also insecure but not likely to fall. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 27,353 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 21,323 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 21,323 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 16,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 13,249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,841 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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AV54 TAR is a 2016 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

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What year was AV54 TAR registered?

AV54 TAR is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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