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NU16 OPT

2016 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,170 mi
Last recorded85,170 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 OPT
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,091 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 65,206 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 64,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re fit bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 54,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 54,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward belt webbing folded at buckle male end (10.1 (l))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,864 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 45,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,710 miles

plastic under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2019 28,893 miles

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

engine and under trays fitted

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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NU16 OPT 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 70%.

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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How do I check the history of NU16 OPT?

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What year was NU16 OPT registered?

NU16 OPT is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NU16 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 OPT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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