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WX16 BZU

2016 BMW 216

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,218 mi
Last recorded147,218 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 BZU
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 147,218 miles

Centre seatbelt stalk cover missing

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2026 147,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 138,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 138,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beam bulbs not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 116,502 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 116,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beam images incorrect due to bulbs not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (smooth right on inner edge) also cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,581 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 48,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 46,840 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Feb 2019 34,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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WX16 BZU is a 2016 BMW 216 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX16 BZU registered?

WX16 BZU is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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