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R2 AYU

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 AYU
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 94,786 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 91,970 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,581 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 80,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 54,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 40,200 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 32,028 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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R2 AYU is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R2 AYU registered?

R2 AYU is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is R2 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 AYU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R2 AYU have outstanding finance?

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