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DN16 SXU

2016 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,679 mi
Last recorded54,679 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 SXU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 54,679 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 51,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated check all tyre pressures (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 45,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 40,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,986 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 34,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,753 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 19,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 12,941 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 12,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 9,042 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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DN16 SXU is a 2016 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN16 SXU?

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What year was DN16 SXU registered?

DN16 SXU is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is DN16 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN16 SXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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