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EJ16 FZA

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,247 mi
Last recorded105,247 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 FZA
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,256 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 83,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 62,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

suggest tracking with new tyres,due to uneven wear

Fail 4 Feb 2020 37,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

suggest tracking with new tyres,due to uneven wear

Pass 14 Jan 2019 20,304 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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EJ16 FZA is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ16 FZA registered?

EJ16 FZA is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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