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SD05 MAM

2018 BMW 216

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,714 mi
Last recorded80,714 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21645,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 MAM
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both deteriated, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 80,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both deteriated, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,199 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,454 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2024 60,454 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 52,154 miles

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

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 42,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,452 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 28,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SD05 MAM is a 2018 BMW 216 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 45,155 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 8 years old, this BMW 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD05 MAM registered?

SD05 MAM is a 2018 BMW 216, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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