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M222 MEX

2018 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,480 mi
Last recorded53,480 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 MEX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 53,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,031 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,024 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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M222 MEX is a 2018 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M222 MEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M222 MEX registered?

M222 MEX is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is M222 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M222 MEX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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