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MC16 NUJ

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,897 mi
Last recorded82,897 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 NUJ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil close to min

Fail 23 Apr 2026 82,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil close to min

Pass 26 Apr 2025 73,815 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,382 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 66,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 46,426 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 46,425 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,589 miles

side sill covers fitted

under tray fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,490 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,653 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 22,650 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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MC16 NUJ is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MC16 NUJ registered?

MC16 NUJ is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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