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MJ18 SFY

2018 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,330 mi
Last recorded82,330 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21645,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ18 SFY
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 82,330 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 82,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 69,967 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 69,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 54,375 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 38,790 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 38,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 28,632 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 16,613 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 16,599 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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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MJ18 SFY is a 2018 BMW 216 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 45,155 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 8 years old, this BMW 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ18 SFY registered?

MJ18 SFY is a 2018 BMW 216, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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