2016 BMW 218 2.0L Diesel · BA08 LLY
2016 BMW 218 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 75,621 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 218
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BA08 LLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 75,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA08 LLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 218 (BA08 LLY) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BA08 LLY Mileage History
- 22/12/202254,907 mi
- 18/12/202364,374 mi+9,467 mi
- 18/12/202364,374 mi
- 11/12/202470,356 mi+5,982 mi
- 22/12/202575,621 mi+5,265 mi
Average of roughly 6,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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