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DG16 TAV

2016 BMW 218

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,231 mi
Last recorded70,231 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 TAV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 70,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,199 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 54,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,790 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 36,882 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 28,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,481 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 26,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm depth 1.3 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 TAV is a 2016 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG16 TAV registered?

DG16 TAV is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DG16 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 TAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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