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DA16 BZG

2016 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,097 mi
Last recorded112,097 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 BZG
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 112,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 112,097 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,098 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 83,098 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulder + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 74,011 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulder + nail (5.2.3 (e))

tpms shows a low tyre pressure

Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 66,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers worn but sufficient

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 60,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small nick in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 60,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small nick in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jun 2020 54,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 50,390 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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DA16 BZG is a 2016 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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.

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What year was DA16 BZG registered?

DA16 BZG is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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