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P40 BLY

2016 BMW 216

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,011 mi
Last recorded169,011 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 BLY
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 169,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 156,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 142,601 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 114,262 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,317 miles

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

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

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

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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P40 BLY is a 2016 BMW 216 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P40 BLY registered?

P40 BLY is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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