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R3 VKC

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,862 mi
Last recorded40,862 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VKC
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 40,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,513 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 23,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 18,730 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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R3 VKC is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R3 VKC registered?

R3 VKC is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is R3 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 VKC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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