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LF66 APX

2016 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,832 mi
Last recorded64,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 APX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,832 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 64,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure or not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 46,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,070 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL,, Rear seat belts ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 41,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL,, Rear seat belts ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,225 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 30,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,026 miles

wet test

Pass 16 Aug 2019 18,226 miles

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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LF66 APX is a 2016 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

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What year was LF66 APX registered?

LF66 APX is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is LF66 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF66 APX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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