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BU16 EEA

2016 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,561 mi
Last recorded104,561 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 EEA
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 104,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,719 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2023 74,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 31,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 31,340 miles

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

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

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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BU16 EEA is a 2016 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

How do I check the history of BU16 EEA?

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What year was BU16 EEA registered?

BU16 EEA is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is BU16 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 EEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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