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VX68 XLA

2018 BMW 216

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,296 mi
Last recorded56,296 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21645,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX68 XLA
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,296 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 50,182 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 44,940 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on edges and small cuts.

Nails in n/s/r tyre tread.

Rear tyre treads heavily worn on edges and perished.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 34,600 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 34,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,640 miles

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

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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VX68 XLA 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX68 XLA registered?

VX68 XLA is a 2018 BMW 216, first registered on 22 September 2018.

Is VX68 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX68 XLA 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.

Does VX68 XLA have outstanding finance?

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