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VA16 FCJ

2016 BMW 216

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,923 mi
Last recorded84,923 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 FCJ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 84,923 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,843 miles

undertrays fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 64,068 miles

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

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 1 Dec 2022 53,789 miles

Central undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 45,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205 60 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 40,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,992 miles

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

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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VA16 FCJ is a 2016 BMW 216 in Blue 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 VA16 FCJ registered?

VA16 FCJ is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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