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DG16 XPE

2016 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,117 mi
Last recorded67,117 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 67,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,652 miles

Asymmetric tyre fitted to NSF with 'inside' on sidewall facing outwards

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 50,918 miles

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,615 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 36,757 miles

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

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

offside front seat belt not retracting on the last few inches

Pass 21 Jul 2020 35,052 miles

Offside Front seat belt not retracting on last few inches of travel

Pass 22 Aug 2019 27,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 27,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,138 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 25,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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 XPE is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG16 XPE registered?

DG16 XPE is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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