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LR16 FBF

2016 BMW 216

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 FBF
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,422 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))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,076 miles

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,424 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all road wheels have minor damage

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 14 Apr 2022 64,672 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 8 Apr 2022 64,667 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended central row: dose not latch consistently (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible DETERIORATED + DE-LAMINATED (0.1 (b))

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision central and os (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt slightly damaged shrouds missing rear os and central (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 25 Mar 2021 54,586 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Fail 25 Mar 2021 54,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,485 miles

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,260 miles

os rearmost row: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

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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LR16 FBF is a 2016 BMW 216 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR16 FBF registered?

LR16 FBF is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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