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RF16 FAK

2016 BMW 216

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,503 mi
Last recorded140,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 FAK
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 140,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 122,603 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 122,603 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 107,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low needs adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low needs adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,634 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 70,480 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,562 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,592 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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RF16 FAK is a 2016 BMW 216 in Grey 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.

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What year was RF16 FAK registered?

RF16 FAK is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is RF16 FAK safe to buy?

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