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PN16 XAM

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,752 mi
Last recorded156,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN16 XAM
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 156,752 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 156,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 144,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,222 miles

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 128,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,071 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,831 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,094 miles

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

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

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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PN16 XAM is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN16 XAM registered?

PN16 XAM is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is PN16 XAM safe to buy?

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