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FX66 ZFZ

2016 BMW 216

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,858 mi
Last recorded104,858 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX66 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 104,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing slightly and noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bad wear shoulder of tyre small deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

dash says rear position lamps and stop lamps are not working but they are time of test park brake assist is also not working

Fail 24 Nov 2025 104,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken part missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed two deep large cuts exposing cord 205 55 17 95 v xl 2020 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing slightly and noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bad wear shoulder of tyre small deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

dash says rear position lamps and stop lamps are not working but they are time of test park brake assist is also not working

Pass 19 Dec 2024 90,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf inner pad wear sensor touching disk but light not displayed as yet 2.5mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr inner pad wear sensor very close to disk 3mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 89,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords where chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall where chalked 205 55 r 17 95 v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf inner pad wear sensor touching disk but light not displayed as yet 2.5mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr inner pad wear sensor very close to disk 3mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 73,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,500 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged cut in tyre.not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rad coolant tank low

Fail 8 Dec 2022 62,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged cut in tyre.not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rad coolant tank low

Fail 4 Nov 2022 97,906 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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,741 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 30,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly lipped on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm at lowest point ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly lipped on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm at lowest point ) (5.2.3 (e))

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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FX66 ZFZ is a 2016 BMW 216 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX66 ZFZ registered?

FX66 ZFZ is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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