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AX16 BBE

2016 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,883 mi
Last recorded103,883 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 BBE
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 103,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INOP

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INOP

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,792 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2022 79,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Rear both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,369 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,467 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape , small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 64,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut, 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape , small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,910 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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AX16 BBE is a 2016 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX16 BBE registered?

AX16 BBE is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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