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AX16 GWZ

2016 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,465 mi
Last recorded82,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 82,465 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 71,389 miles

Nearside Rear Park Brake recorded low effort but just met the criteria

Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,144 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 57,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bridgestone 225/45r17 RSC (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,379 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17

Pass 21 Dec 2022 50,206 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 46,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning system indicating slightly low pressures.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,831 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 GWZ is a 2016 BMW 218 in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX16 GWZ registered?

AX16 GWZ is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AX16 GWZ safe to buy?

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