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DA16 XRG

2016 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 80,498 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 80,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,814 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 69,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,018 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 56,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,062 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 48,062 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Service light displayed.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,928 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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DA16 XRG is a 2016 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XRG registered?

DA16 XRG is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is DA16 XRG safe to buy?

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