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Y25 GJB

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,162 mi
Last recorded210,162 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 GJB
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 210,162 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 201,737 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 201,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 181,622 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 181,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,232 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,500 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 99,500 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2019 66,356 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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Y25 GJB is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was Y25 GJB registered?

Y25 GJB is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is Y25 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y25 GJB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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