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AY16 TFZ

2016 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,092 mi
Last recorded37,092 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 TFZ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 37,092 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 37,092 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 30,146 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 245/35R18 92T (RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 27,440 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 245/35R18 92Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 16,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 13,933 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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AY16 TFZ is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY16 TFZ registered?

AY16 TFZ is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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