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ML16 DPN

2016 BMW 216

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,961 mi
Last recorded42,961 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 DPN
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 42,961 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 42,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 38,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 35,477 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 35,477 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 30,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 25,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

tyre size : 205/55 R17 95V

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2022 25,464 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tyre size : 205/55 R17 95V

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,926 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy curb damage / advise replacement / 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing / advise replacement

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

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2021 22,923 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy curb damage / advise replacement / 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing / advise replacement

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

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

tpms illuminated / no obvious fault found / check pressures

Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking block missing from car

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

advise steering motor noisy / whining noise

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2019 14,059 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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ML16 DPN is a 2016 BMW 216 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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ML16 DPN is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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