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DP66 VEF

2016 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,808 mi
Last recorded68,808 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 VEF
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 68,808 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 59,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 50,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 43,755 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 9 Dec 2022 43,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 24,012 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF/NSF SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 17,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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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DP66 VEF is a 2016 BMW 218 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP66 VEF registered?

DP66 VEF is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 16 December 2016.

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