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MV16 DFZ

2016 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,932 mi
Last recorded57,932 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 DFZ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 57,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2024 45,217 miles

Engine Covers

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

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

Under Trays

Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,742 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2023 40,742 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2022 33,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2021 28,838 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Feb 2021 28,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cracking 205 55 17 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 91w 2mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 18,882 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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MV16 DFZ is a 2016 BMW 216 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV16 DFZ registered?

MV16 DFZ is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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