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DG16 SYZ

2016 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 SYZ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 72,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 67,840 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 67,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Numerous bulges on inner sidewall (Marked). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 61,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and worn on outer edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and worn on outer edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,675 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,979 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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DG16 SYZ is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG16 SYZ registered?

DG16 SYZ is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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