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YA16 XDS

2016 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 XDS
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 135,095 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 126,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded under protective layer (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 105,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded under protective layer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 92,890 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,483 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 71,258 miles

unable to check all under vehicle components [under trays fitted]

Fail 21 May 2020 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

unable to check all under vehicle components [under trays fitted]

Pass 28 May 2019 52,722 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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YA16 XDS is a 2016 BMW 216 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YA16 XDS registered?

YA16 XDS is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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