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V321 RAL

2018 BMW 216

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,967 mi
Last recorded78,967 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21645,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV321 RAL
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 78,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,720 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))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 60,719 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

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 21 Oct 2023 47,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 27,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 19,716 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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V321 RAL is a 2018 BMW 216 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V321 RAL registered?

V321 RAL is a 2018 BMW 216, first registered on 8 November 2018.

Is V321 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V321 RAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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