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SJ66 XJO

2016 BMW 216

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,599 mi
Last recorded105,599 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 XJO
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 105,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 105,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,507 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,426 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,903 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 73,903 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,177 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 67,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 28 Sep 2020 59,243 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 59,241 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,952 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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SJ66 XJO is a 2016 BMW 216 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ66 XJO registered?

SJ66 XJO is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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