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CGZ 5540

2016 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,863 mi
Last recorded53,863 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 5540
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 53,863 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 53,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,265 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 42,896 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 38,633 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 34,276 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 30,268 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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CGZ 5540 is a 2016 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

How do I check the history of CGZ 5540?

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What year was CGZ 5540 registered?

CGZ 5540 is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is CGZ 5540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGZ 5540 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CGZ 5540 have outstanding finance?

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