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DG16 XPV

2016 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 XPV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 72,150 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 72,143 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 63,229 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 54,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 45,071 miles

COOLANT LOW

Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,030 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,597 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad o/s only 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 30,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad o/s only 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 23,816 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 XPV is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPV registered?

DG16 XPV is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is DG16 XPV safe to buy?

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