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2016 BMW 2182.0L Diesel

ET16 ACX

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2016 BMW 218 — Diesel, 1995cc. This vehicle has 97,240 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

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Expires 11/07/2026
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted on July 7, 2025 at 97,240 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and environmental standards. This follows a period of clean passes in the preceding years, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevented recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for a petrol BMW, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per annum. Between June 2022 at 67,498 miles and July 2025 at 97,240 miles, the car covered roughly 30,000 miles, showing steady use rather than long periods of inactivity. The single failure in June 2023 at 76,904 miles was immediately followed by a pass the same day, which implies a specific issue was rectified promptly rather than representing a pattern of neglect. While the MOT history is clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components nearing wear at the 100,000-mile threshold. At this mileage, the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs often show signs of degradation that a standard MOT might not catch until they become critical. You should also inspect for thinning of brake discs and check for any oil leaks around the engine seals. Given the record shows no historical structural corrosion or recurring brake issues, the current data suggests the vehicle has been well-cared for mechanically.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 01:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted on July 7, 2025 at 97,240 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and environmental standards. This follows a period of clean passes in the preceding years, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevented recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for a petrol BMW, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per annum. Between June 2022 at 67,498 miles and July 2025 at 97,240 miles, the car covered roughly 30,000 miles, showing steady use rather than long periods of inactivity. The single failure in June 2023 at 76,904 miles was immediately followed by a pass the same day, which implies a specific issue was rectified promptly rather than representing a pattern of neglect. While the MOT history is clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components nearing wear at the 100,000-mile threshold. At this mileage, the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs often show signs of degradation that a standard MOT might not catch until they become critical. You should also inspect for thinning of brake discs and check for any oil leaks around the engine seals. Given the record shows no historical structural corrosion or recurring brake issues, the current data suggests the vehicle has been well-cared for mechanically.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 218 (ET16 ACX) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2022 and July 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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