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AY16 XGP

2016 BMW 218

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,871 mi
Last recorded72,871 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XGP
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 72,871 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 72,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,492 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,442 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 45,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 42,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XGP is a 2016 BMW 218 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 XGP registered?

AY16 XGP is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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