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BMZ 1196

2016 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,976 mi
Last recorded99,976 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 1196
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 99,976 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 99,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 99,871 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 99,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,424 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,860 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 89,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 75,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,824 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,186 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 46,144 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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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BMZ 1196 is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMZ 1196 registered?

BMZ 1196 is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is BMZ 1196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 1196 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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