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DA16 TVU

2016 BMW 218

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,096 mi
Last recorded54,096 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 TVU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 54,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,981 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 46,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 41,242 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 33,664 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 26,239 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Jan 2021 19,168 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 19,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 9,830 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 9,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 TVU is a 2016 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA16 TVU registered?

DA16 TVU is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is DA16 TVU safe to buy?

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