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ML16 UWV

2016 BMW 216

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,224 mi
Last recorded57,224 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 UWV
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 57,224 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone / sat nav holder. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 57,211 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone / sat nav holder. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low / bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 47,056 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 47,055 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,892 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly bent at caliper fitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,449 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,619 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 34,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,835 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 UWV is a 2016 BMW 216 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was ML16 UWV registered?

ML16 UWV is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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