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S33 VLN

2015 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,453 mi
Last recorded125,453 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 21660,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 VLN
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,453 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Fail 21 Aug 2025 125,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,760 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 107,447 miles

under engine and body trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 107,434 miles

under engine and body covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 103,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,664 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,258 miles

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 7 Dec 2018 51,428 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp and warning message on

Fail 7 Dec 2018 51,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning lamp and warning message on

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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S33 VLN is a 2015 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 60,918 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 11 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S33 VLN registered?

S33 VLN is a 2015 BMW 216, first registered on 11 December 2015.

Is S33 VLN safe to buy?

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