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FD16 BGV

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,642 mi
Last recorded147,642 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 BGV
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 147,642 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 141,824 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,509 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 132,509 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 127,830 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,329 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 119,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 119,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,897 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 92,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,212 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,848 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 82,072 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,690 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread pattern out of shape

Offside Rear tyre tread pattern out of shape

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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FD16 BGV is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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.

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What year was FD16 BGV registered?

FD16 BGV is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 4 May 2016.

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