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BN16 VUF

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,128 mi
Last recorded55,128 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 VUF
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 55,128 miles

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2025 49,439 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2024 44,244 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 44,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 38,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2022 32,331 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear tyre won to 2.5mm

offside rear tyre wearing low 3.5mm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2022 32,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear tyre won to 2.5mm

offside rear tyre wearing low 3.5mm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,090 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre on 2.7mm and worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2021 29,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested because if dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre on 2.7mm and worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2019 23,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 21,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BN16 VUF is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,545 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 10 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN16 VUF?

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What year was BN16 VUF registered?

BN16 VUF is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is BN16 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 VUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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