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BW65 YGL

2016 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,016 mi
Last recorded176,016 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 YGL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 176,016 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Nov 2024 166,249 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 144,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MET. (advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT. (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT. (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing testable items.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 116,706 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,971 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 63,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 41,064 miles

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 15 Nov 2018 8,390 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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BW65 YGL is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW65 YGL registered?

BW65 YGL is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 25 February 2016.

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