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SK16 XZU

2016 BMW 216

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,370 mi
Last recorded84,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 XZU
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,370 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2025 84,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,508 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,511 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 40,110 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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SK16 XZU is a 2016 BMW 216 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK16 XZU?

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What year was SK16 XZU registered?

SK16 XZU is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is SK16 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 XZU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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