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BJ16 MPU

2016 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,279 mi
Last recorded107,279 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 MPU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 107,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 107,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 92,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 92,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 70,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,512 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 46,512 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,181 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,187 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 35,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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BJ16 MPU is a 2016 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ16 MPU registered?

BJ16 MPU is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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