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DP16 DMZ

2016 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 DMZ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 77,963 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end boot has a pin hole leak of grease

Pass 11 Nov 2024 71,887 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 71,846 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,070 miles

All four brake disks has a slight lip/ worn

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 56,070 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))

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

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

All four brake disks has a slight lip/ worn

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,164 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 39,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 39,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,552 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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DP16 DMZ 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 60%.

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 DP16 DMZ registered?

DP16 DMZ is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is DP16 DMZ safe to buy?

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