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FX16 RXF

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,284 mi
Last recorded143,284 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 RXF
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 143,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear sensor advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 143,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear sensor advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 129,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut not fully located

Fail 22 Apr 2025 129,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front strut not fully located

Pass 16 Apr 2024 118,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp loose

Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,161 miles

O/S front headlamp loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,600 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 68,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,767 miles

o/s/r tyre agecracked

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,406 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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FX16 RXF is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX16 RXF registered?

FX16 RXF is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is FX16 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 RXF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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