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DG16 XPU

2016 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,975 mi
Last recorded105,975 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 XPU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 105,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 105,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 89,943 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 86,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,765 miles

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

covers under body

Fail 26 Jul 2022 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers under body

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,815 miles

plastic covers on under body

Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,264 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,747 miles

Emissions to low to register on Analyzer

Underbody Covers

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 XPU is a 2016 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG16 XPU registered?

DG16 XPU is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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