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CF16 MZL

2016 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,376 mi
Last recorded91,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 MZL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 91,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 91,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall, also stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 59,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2021 48,039 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,028 miles

Offside Front 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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CF16 MZL is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF16 MZL registered?

CF16 MZL is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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