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BW16 EDL

2016 BMW 218

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,590 mi
Last recorded101,590 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 EDL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 101,590 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,146 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 94,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,338 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 84,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,751 miles

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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BW16 EDL is a 2016 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW16 EDL registered?

BW16 EDL is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is BW16 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 EDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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