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NG16 OVJ

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,062 mi
Last recorded80,062 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 OVJ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 80,062 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays + Covers Fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2026 80,062 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Undertrays + Covers Fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2025 66,948 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 66,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 54,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 47,683 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 40,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 32,331 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 31,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,525 miles

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

under trays + engine covers fitted at time of test

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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NG16 OVJ is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black 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 NG16 OVJ registered?

NG16 OVJ is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is NG16 OVJ safe to buy?

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