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SM16 FYL

2016 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,014 mi
Last recorded137,014 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 FYL
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 137,014 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 129,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 121,767 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 115,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 106,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,964 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads wearing low & bringing on warning light (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs are heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,464 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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SM16 FYL is a 2016 BMW 216 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM16 FYL registered?

SM16 FYL is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is SM16 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 FYL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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