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BMW 2162016 · 1.5L DIESEL

ML66 AAV

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Free vehicle summary for ML66 AAV: 2016 BMW 216 (BLACK, DIESEL). Mileage: 111,665. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 28/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1496cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing inspections recently. The most recent test conducted on 29 December 2025 at 111,665 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed necessary mechanical requirements before they could escalate into MOT failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 16,327 miles between the August 2022 test at 85,011 miles and the November 2023 test at 101,338 miles, which reflects a period of higher usage. Since then, the vehicle has covered roughly 10,000 miles over the last eighteen months, maintaining a steady and predictable usage pattern that avoids the risks associated with long periods of standing stationary or extreme mileage. The record shows a single failure on 15 November 2023 at 101,338 miles, though the vehicle passed immediately on the same day. Because the specific reason for that failure is not detailed in the provided summary, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of common wear points that manifest at this mileage. Given the 111,000 mile mark, attention should be paid to the suspension bushes, coil springs, and the condition of the brake discs and calipers. Checking for signs of corrosion on the chassis and the exhaust system is also necessary to ensure no hidden structural degradation remains despite the clean recent MOT results.

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88
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:44 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing inspections recently. The most recent test conducted on 29 December 2025 at 111,665 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed necessary mechanical requirements before they could escalate into MOT failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 16,327 miles between the August 2022 test at 85,011 miles and the November 2023 test at 101,338 miles, which reflects a period of higher usage. Since then, the vehicle has covered roughly 10,000 miles over the last eighteen months, maintaining a steady and predictable usage pattern that avoids the risks associated with long periods of standing stationary or extreme mileage. The record shows a single failure on 15 November 2023 at 101,338 miles, though the vehicle passed immediately on the same day. Because the specific reason for that failure is not detailed in the provided summary, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of common wear points that manifest at this mileage. Given the 111,000 mile mark, attention should be paid to the suspension bushes, coil springs, and the condition of the brake discs and calipers. Checking for signs of corrosion on the chassis and the exhaust system is also necessary to ensure no hidden structural degradation remains despite the clean recent MOT results.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 BMW 216 (ML66 AAV), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2022 to December 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 18 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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