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LJ16 HML

2016 BMW 216

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,217 mi
Last recorded116,217 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 HML
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,217 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 101,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 101,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 97,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 82,112 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 81,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,496 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 66,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 59,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 41,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 37,229 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 32,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 26,637 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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LJ16 HML is a 2016 BMW 216 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ16 HML registered?

LJ16 HML is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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