CarVerify

Free Car Check

YL16 DJZ

2016 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,081 mi
Last recorded172,081 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 DJZ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 172,081 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 158,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 158,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main Beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 141,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 141,030 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 74,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,090 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
Full BMW 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YL16 DJZ 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 75%.

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

How do I check the history of YL16 DJZ?

You can check the full history of YL16 DJZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL16 DJZ registered?

YL16 DJZ is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is YL16 DJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 DJZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL16 DJZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YL16 DJZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.