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Y5 FRO

2016 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 FRO
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 92,520 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 84,696 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 84,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted correctly? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted correctly? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2023 64,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,876 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,238 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,951 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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Y5 FRO is a 2016 BMW 216 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y5 FRO registered?

Y5 FRO is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is Y5 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 FRO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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