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BU16 LHH

2016 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,608 mi
Last recorded52,608 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LHH
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 52,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 52,579 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 49,409 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Pass 18 Apr 2024 45,769 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 45,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,924 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,508 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,553 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 31,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,964 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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 LHH is a 2016 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU16 LHH registered?

BU16 LHH is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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