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BU16 LKA

2016 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,946 mi
Last recorded76,946 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LKA
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,162 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,323 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 56,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (rears )out of shape on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,821 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly (5.2.3 (d) (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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BU16 LKA is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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What year was BU16 LKA registered?

BU16 LKA is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is BU16 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 LKA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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