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BL18 GTU

2018 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,935 mi
Last recorded84,935 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21645,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 GTU
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,935 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens slight defective (Condensation)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 84,935 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens slight defective (Condensation)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation inside lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 80,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge uneven wear (Cupping) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation inside lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 75,162 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 45,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 33,191 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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BL18 GTU is a 2018 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 45,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL18 GTU registered?

BL18 GTU is a 2018 BMW 216, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is BL18 GTU safe to buy?

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